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, 1884-11-08
Revolution in Panama.

By a special cable despatch, re-
ceived yesterday from Colon we have
the intelligence of the complete sue
cess of the revolution which broke ont
at Panama, under the leadership of
General Ruiz, on the 18th uItimo.
On the 3rd instant We gave some par
t~iculars OF the outbreak, so tar as
they related to the capture of the
Costa Rican steamer AlajueIa by the
Ruiz party, and the preparations
which were being made by the in
trepid leader to carry on a war. TO.
day we have in our possession au-
thentic intelligence of the success of
the bold Cereal, and the overthrow
of the State government under DR..
Cevern.
DR.. C'evera, whose defeat has just
taken place, went into power by bal
lot, az the constitutional President
of the State of Panama, on tho LIST of
January 1880, for u term of two
years; at the expiration of that pc
riod DR.. Rafnel Nuntz, now the IRE
sident of the Republic, was elected to
Office, but for some reaSon-pr"babIy
the greater prospect Of becoming the
Ruler of the Repuhlic-did not take
office, and Cevera, Ivy turning the
military force to account, retained
the Office for himself. This act fer
mented revolution and in July last
he was deposed by General Ruiz,
but after nm interregnum of three
days he succeeded in getting back to
power. In his administration he has
been accused Of nepotism, causing
much dissatisfaction, which hns
strengthened the hands of his enc
mics whilst on the other hand his
great opponent, Ruiz, is spoken of as
a man of most liberal and advanced
views. General Ruiz for some time
held a very important Office OF Vice
President of the National Senate,
during which he was reputed to be an
energetic and wise councillor and
eurnt TOR himself a great reputation.
That he has deep hold ON the hearts
Of his people is proven by the result
of the recent outbreak. We proba-
bly, will have fuller accounts by the
nert mail.-Lightbourn's Mail Notes.
, 1884-11-08

the cultivation, and the grass Of The
field is looking parched and grey. In
me or two parts of the colony a short
shower falls now and again; and heavy
rains are reported from the upper
Demer ra and ESsequebo rivers; but
along the coast lands, the drought
remains unbroken and already there
is great scarcity of water for both
man and beast. In Georgetown the
supply of Lamaha water has hitherto
been unstinted, but it ia doubtful whe-
ther Il continuance of the season will
not render it necessary to place the
city upon allowance.
The mystery of the schooner
Transfer, referred to in our last num-
Der, which, having cleared from SUI
rinnm with a cargo of gin, arrived in
Georgetown without any, has been
solved; aud a grand smuggling enter
prise has been broughttoan HbruptcOn.
cIusion. The gin at Surinam, ourread-
ers must understand, is shipped free
of duty, and on coming here is sub
ject 10 the usual duty on spirits. II
therefore the Tram&ter could land her
cargo on the coast of Demerara with
out paying duty ON it, the owners
would make what they would consi-
der an honest penny,-or in other
words would save about $3.50 a gal
lon in duty. 1t is not easy now to ''run
the cutter" on tbs coast; but another
plan was hit upon. Another schooner
cleared from Georgetown for New
Amsterdam With nothing on board, but
with a declared cargo of 500 cases of
gin. This gin wa supposed to be duty
paid. The embarking Of it was not
checked ut Georgetown; that was con.
sidered to be unnecessary, for the
cargo sheet would be checked at New
Amsterdam when the schooner was
discharging. So, the accomplice
schooner left Georgetown without
cargo, met the Transfer at the mouth
of the Berbice river, where her cargo
of untaxed gin from Surinam was
transferred to the New Amsterdam
bound vessel. The Transfer then
came on to Georgetown empty
hoping TO escape Custom trouble by
pleading loss of clearance papers;
while the other schooner sailed into
New Amsterdam with a cargo of'duty
paid gin corresponding to the num-
her of cases on her Georgetown clear
ance sheet. II Custom House, from
information received, interfered at the
right moment, seized both vessels,
and in the Court of Policy yesterday,
the Attorney General was instructed
to proceed against ManOel Gonsalves
& Co, and certain others for a penal
ty of $6S, 600, or nearly G14,OOO. If
the firms in question have been doing
a good gin business, they will be
able to give a cheque at one
Mr. ThomnSon informs ia thnf late.
, 1884-11-08

buftky tuU1 CIUUtCS tuCtu W utuN0
evident the weaknesses and short
comings of their associates. To
speak evil OF the absent is their pre-
Willing habit, and they seem to take
a special delight in pointing out de-
frcts in the characters OF their sup
posed friends and in picking TO pieces
the regulations of their acquaintance
AZ soon as their backs are turned.
There may be more or less of ma
lignant feeling in this kind of work.
Sometimes the backbiter may he
actuated by a base purpose to %iniure
the man OF whom he is ~envious, or
whom for some cause he dislikes,
and 40 he goes TO work in n secret,
u~nderhanded way 10 blacken his
character and destroy his good name.
There is a large amount of malignant
d~etraction in the world. Men often
turn caIumniators because Of their
jealousieS and resentmenis. By rea-
son of some fancied slight or injury
the nnn of narrow soul il reused
into n feeling Of animosity against
his neighbour-a feeling that finds
expression in secret ways OF misre.
presentation and d~etractiOn. The
backbiter Of this stamp does an i'm.
mense amount of harm by his asper-
sion of motives and depreciation Of
character, nll the time having this
end distinctly in view. He works
consciously TO compass the downfall
aud ruin Of those who have fallen
under his dislike.
The worst Of the matter is that a
man of this stamp will often keep
himself in the shadow and accom-
pIiSh his designs in ways that can
scarcely be trnced. The backbiter
does not need to use many words
nor pursue a very definite course of
adverse criticism in carrying out his
malignant feeling. 1t is enough that
he makes use of hints, innuendOs, sug-
geStions of possible evil as attached
to motives or conduct; that he smiles
aud shrugs his shoulders in a signif-
can manner, and SO produces the
impression desired. A d~istrustfut
look or a whispered word will often
fulfil the purpose of the detractor,
mud do a grievous injury to charac-
ter. The victim cannot see the hand
TINT infictS the wound. He suffers
by misrepresentation from an enemy,
who, in his secure cOncealment, in.
wardIy congratulates himself upon
the succes of his nefarious work.
What is there more unmanly and
cowardly than this plying of the
d~etractor's arts
Sometimes, however, a less mnlig-
nant spirit impels to backbiting. The
habit of censorious judgment and
keen criticism is formed, and after a
little time it becomes a governing
tendency, soon % manifest itself in
speaking slightingly of the absent
friend or acquaintance. There is no
real evil intended, but the careless
tongue goes its way, criticising here
aud s%a'lrizing there, often producing
results that are no less harmful be-
cause of the absence Of a malicious
intention.
Sometimes people indulge in reck-
less backbiting simply because they
have formed the habit; others think
, 1884-11-08
Backbiters.

Backbiters include a numerous
class, and the mischief they &C.
complish 10 incalculable. They ex-
eel in adverse and sharp criticisms,
, 1884-11-08
Oemerara News.
From the ArgOsy.

The long continued drought is be.
ginning GO Oct TO tell severely upon
, 1884-11-08

Mr.. Thompson informs us that late
ly a large tiger and tigress have been
playing havoc amongst the cattle at
Vilvoorden, Essequebo, he himself
having had two of his flock killed by
them. A huntsman named Hannibal
went in search of the game, and was
fortunate enough TO come up with the
couple, but the charge which he sent
into the tiger failed to kill him, and
he and his mate got clear away.
From the blood which marked their
track, the tiger mus, have been Sc
verely wounded; but the coolies
think it probable the visits to the
flock will be continued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21

II i stated that the Republican Ma
tionaI Committee is in debt 10 the mount
ofS19aOOO. This statement appears 10 be
generally believed in New York, and lead
ing Republicans do not seem disposed to
deny il.
Under the circumstances II ought not
70 be a matter Of wonder that the commit
tee continued to claim that Mr.. Blaine
was elected long after Mr.. Cleveland
election was generally conceded. It's pur-
pose was DOUBTLESS 70 collect the subserlp-
lions that had been made 70 the campaign
fund. Even after the canvass OF the
counties in New York began the Treasurer
o fthe committee. Mr.. Weeks, sent 10 the
squeezing committee al Washington an
earnest request to collect more money
from the department clerks for the pur-
nose Of making a contest for the State Of
New York.
II Is probable that the committee knew
as swell then as il does now that Mr.. Blaine
was beaten. but that immense debt pre-
vented it from acknowledging the truth
as long as there was a chance TO collect
money.
There Is another thing that Is now ex-
planned. In the pools in New York dur
ing the last days Of the campaign the
betting was in favor Of Mr.. Cleveland on
New York. but in favor Of Mr.. Blaine on
the general result. II Is alleged that the
National Committee furnished the money
10 keep the betting in Mr.. Blaine's favor
on the general result. 1t is supposed tnat
MANY thousands Of dollars Of the commit
tees money were lost in this way. II was
deemed important that cOnhden &c IN MI
BIaine's success should not become weak.
How the money TO meet the indebted
ness Is to be raised is a problem that he
publican managers DO not appear 70 be
able 10 solve. The rich men Of the part!
would have contributed the money at once
il Mr.. Blaine had been victorious. They
are not so liberal now that be has been
defeated. All things considered, the Re
publican committee Is in a rather IN
pleasant fix. The fact that Mr.. Blaine Is
mad and has made a speech that Is 50 sec
tional and spitefuI that eve his irmest
supporters do not undertake TO defend IL,
doesn't help matters any.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21

There is a chance that the compromise
which the two great parties in England
have agreed 10 respecting the franchise
and redistribution bills may not be car
ried out. The compromise as stated IN
our dispatches j. that the Conservatives
o. both Houses Of Parliament will accept
the franchise bill provided the Liberals
viii pass a redistribution bill that Is sat
~isfactorv TO 10th parties. The trouble
has been 10 get the franchise bill through
tie House OF Lords. The difficulty Will
be 10 frame a redistribution bill that
will Re satisfactory TO both
parties. No doubt some of the Liberals
viii insist that their party shall have
more OF the benefits arising from the eX-
tended franchise than the Conservatives
viii be willing TO grant. II can be easily
seen that where Goth parties want 50
much il will be extremely difficult 10
make a division Of benefits that viii be 50
satisfactory as 10 he accepted by both
parties. or course the Radicals are great
" disappointed at the compromise. Moth
ing delights them so much as that sort Of
political excitement which promises 10
overturn the existing order OF things.
They were itching to get a chance to
make an attack on the House Of Lords.
They can be depended upon TO do all that
can be done To defeat the compromise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21
PERSONAL.

Mr.. RvING receipts IN New York have
averaged s., 70J nightly.
The Queen aud Princess Beatrice are al
BalmOrai and viii remain there until Dec. ~
when the court VIII remove 10 Osborne.
VICTOR HUGO intends to purchase q piece
Of ground in the avenue bearing his name iOl
the purpose Of building himself new house
TIE little gilt sign, "Chase & Ball, which
salmon P. Chase and Flamen Ball hung before
their Office fifty-tWO years ago n Cincinnati
mas just been taken down.
NJ. BARTHoLDI's statue Of Liberty is nearly
ready for shipment from Paris - New York
IL will be brought 10 these shores by the
French transport Isere, which VIII SAL from
France about May Is next
DR.. J. H. HANNOND, who looks as though
he would live another half century, By writing
regularly from 2. m. tOl a. n Is abe e
turn out the equivalent OF eight printed pages
a day. or a full-bl0wn novel every sixty days
Macy ANDERSON. though receiving the
highe-t encOmiuCas from the London press FOL
her Juliet Is still unable 10 please L 6ou-
chere, OF Truth, who says her effects re-
mind one Of the trick performance at the
circus"
IL the Senate Chamber at Madison. Wis.
the other evening eX-Minister L. b.. Wash
burne. OF Chicago, on behalf Of his wife, pre-
sented TO the Wisconsin Historical society an
oil portrait Of Col. Henry Grafton tMrs.
Wasbburne's father. one Of the earliest set
tiers Of the southwestern section Of WiscOn-
SIN.
". 5. GILBERT's constituencies Is so great
that he l. incapable Of being present before
the curtain at any Of his own pieces; and
once. when the Prince Of Wales, who Occu-
pied a box in d theatre during the perform
ance OF one Of them. desired his presence, ne
was obliged. after remaining a snort time. 70
beg the permission Of bis Royal Highness 70
retire.
CAPT. ERICSSON, the naval architect and in
ventOr. who has just passed his el-t birth
day. Is described as straight as a reed, rosy
Of skin. with a firm grip of hand. a quick steI
and an eye full Of light. and his dark beard
sticks Obtrusiyeiy out from his cheeks, and
MS black hair Is drawn smoothly across his
forehead
The old German Emperor is as lmplacable
a II artinet in all military service matters as
wss either Frederick the Great or his father,
1t Is a fact that last May be seriously threat
ened to bring the Grand Duke of Hesse before
q cOurt-martial for having %infringed the rules
Of the German army by presuming 10 marry
without having previously obtained permls-
sion. and he VOWS that he viii never be recon
ciled 10 the Grand Duke-dlvOrce or no divorce
for having made this ~mOTganatic marriage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21

Testimony is accommodating that the
protective argument that Blaine used
throughout his canvass did not help him
10 auv marked extent. Indeed, there il
some reason TO think that it did him an
injury. The Nelcs, an independent paper
at Indianapolis which opposed Cleveland
brt did no support Blaine, says, with re-
ference TO Blaine's tariff talk in Indiana:
Il is about as plain as anything can be
that 2 Of the chief, il not the very 1rst,
things that defeated Blaine in Indiana
was his ultra high protective taTln IN
sistence. To estimate the full force OF
this il must be remembered that, as 10 MS
partv. this state has always been a
blaine state The votes Of RepuOit-
can DELEGATES 10 the National Convention
have been given to Blaine, not merely IN
a p~erfunctOry way or as a matter OF
policy. but as a matter OF affection. Inc
wonderful enthusiasm manifested al
Mr.. Blaine's presence IN this state
was not simulated. 1t was real. Con-
slider now how strong was the conviction
concerning the tariff that should make a
manufacturing centre like II. Joseph
county 1--WE a majority against Blaine ur
one like Marion county give him a bare
majority Of hundreds where heretofore il
had gwen thousands. II HedAe tAdt ~
diana Is against d high protective tarlni
that she believes in a reform Of thai tax
which shall reduce it TO One for revenue
only. There is no lesson palmer than that
which this election has demonstrates n
corning Indiana's position on this ques-
ton. We commend il 10 the Democrats.
The revenue reformers have always had
some doubts about New Jersey, because
it is such a great manufacturing
State. but it gave Gov. Cleveland
about twice the plurality it gave
Gen. Hancock. Notwithstanding the
fact that the Republicans in the late
contest made protection the leading issue.
It would be difficult TO pick out a locality
where the protection appeal had any
effect
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21

HnhWtau0n @preselEz LlGA
Mr.. CIeveland's probable course W1tH
0 70 the distribution Of patronage.
No doubt there 7 other eminent gentle
men who think that they know all about
Mr.. CIeveIand's views relative 70 the
civil service law, and letters and inter
views on this important subject may be
expected 70 appear frequently IN the
newspapers.
Or. Cleveland has spoken no word about
the distribution Of the offices, as far as the
public knows, and il Is not probable that
ANYTHING viii be heard from him on that
subject until the tine n for him 70
act. II Is a subject upon which il wouia
hardly be proper for him 70 express an
opinion al present.
His course as Governor jusuhes the
conclusion that ne is a firm supporter o.
the civil service law. II Is bot prosaole'
however. that he believes that kepuOH-
cans holding important Or
fees ought not 70 be disturbed. lie Is
probably as keenly alive as any politician
in the country TO the necessity Tor
strengthening MS party in every possible
wav. and il is reasonable 70 expect that
whenever he can. without infringing upon
the law. he will Ill the Offices with Demo
Gratis.
There is a story going the rounds in the
Republican papers which Is attributed 70
Senator Don Cameron. that there is plan
/ on foot 70 deprive the incoming admins
tration Of all patronage that is worth any
thing. The plan is 10 have President Ar
thur reappOint all the important officials
whose terms viii expire soon after MI.
I Cleveland's administration begins, and
/ for the officials thus appointed 70 hold on
/ 70 their places under the tenure Of ONCE
I act. OF course there is not a word Of truth
in This story. Nj. Arthur wouldn't Dc
come a party 70 any such scheme. II Is
probable that he viii make appointments
ND 10 the latter part Of February, but II
he does il viii be because there are va
cauc.es.
The truth is that Nj. Arthur couldn't
carry U such a scheme If he wanted TO.
because he would make Senators his enc
mics al once. and they would object tothe
confirmation Of any OF his a%ppointees
Thus far Mr.. Arthur has been on most eX'
celleur terms Win tie ceAaeCs auN q
not at all probable that he will pursue
course that will rob him Of the good opln'
Jon that is now entertained with regard C
hin. Ii is probable that this story voices
what the Republican o~fice-holders would
ike O. have done. 1t Is a stupid story al
best. The idea Of reaPpOinting men De-
fore their terms are ended, IN order u
hold the Offices untilth next national con
test. Is ridiculous. The senate wouldn'l
confirm an appointment 10 an Office when
there was no vacancy.
The people who want the collector
ships. post offices, District A~ttorneysnlps
and other Offices, and are circulating tnelI
petitions and soliciting support, may e
on with their interesting work without
auv fear that the greedy Republicans viii
De allowed 10 continue 10 use the places
Of power and influence 10 tight the Demo
cratic party. That all offices that can be
filed with those in sympathy with MI
ClevelanG's administration viii be IS
about as certain as that Mr.. Cleveland
viii be inaugurated on March 4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21
BRIGHT BITS.


It now claimed that 4 clerical error lost
aine his e~leeu0n-Rev. Dr.. BurchAra
pay vorR BETS. There ought 10 be honor
even among poliuciaus--Ph0ddetpAA 's"
THERE was 8 divine which shaped our end
rough this time. hew It IS We might. l.
Tribune.
A TRYING ~TTUArIoS: Putting on a pair Of
new shoes that are too IEhE--Ne@ A"F~
Journal.
WOMEN use their old snoeS Tor
cornucOpias- his i nom the
q corn" c2pi1, plenty.
Il NEVER arEv agin q success. SAM
Arfemuz Ward. when I see a rattlesnalNs
he'd sticking out Of a hole, l bear on 70 Inc
left. and says l 10 myself. that hole belongs 20
that snalx."
An OHIO GIRL, while out driving with .
Young man. got out Of the buggy anu
killed herself with a pistol lie pr90aD PCT
sisted in drying with both hands.-FAtbI-
6elphiE eau.
~HOw does the new girl strike you:" asked
a citizen Of Detroit, at a dinner lately. she
hasn't struck me yet, answered n WIS
meckly. But she has done Utmost every
thing else. r-IHdeDsHdeaf.
TIE Democratic candidate for Secretary Of
state In Michigan was William chakspere, %
Kalamazoo. The voters did not take kindly
10 William. and he was defeated Shakspece
Is TOO much for Michiganders. They want
something Lkc TSpUA lash VI q ANh0 VI
Money.f-Se1 orleans PicdyIRs
"ExPERIENCE may be a dear teacher, re
marked q clergyman a. the contribution box
was returned 10 him empty "Dut the mem
hers Of this particular flock who have expert
ehced religion have accomplished Il az a very
triaing cost. The choir will sing the 49th
hvmn. emitting the first, third aud fourth
verses, in order TO save unnecessary wear on
the CrZan-"
on. step W. Senate COnger,
Wax out IN Michigan.
Oh. step right up and tell Us,
You CREST and wonerous man.
Oh. tell US. tell Us. tell us
Twill lie the boon Of bOOns-
When you are going TO make that law
To regulate cartoons.
LITTLE ~I~NOCENT: This IS a very swaggel
| flower. amt ID. CIssies' Clssie: Mott Is not
q swAsger flower: 1t is a choice exotic, anl
YOU should handle il more carefully. 1oJ
! have rubbed Of some OF its bloom on 10 youi
nose already" Little Innocent: Are you
/ choice exotic. Cissie:" Cissle: mo; Why dC
YOU ASK Little Innocent: Because capt
SlingsDy rubs OF your bloom on 70 his nose &
very, very easily. Nv seen him do It often
! - therct ~Hah"f-LOHd0a Fun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21
The =

There are indications that the inaugu-
ration of Mr.. Cleveland viii Re oneQf the
grandest demass aEtiOus eyR W Hessee
at W~ashingnh. Alre ~ 4reDA atio1s
for the great Sen Ire t@ngfad4 NJ
tary cOmpani
country are 4 3EN arNngenenU e
present. Pc he who have FlSleea
Wasbipgtou'R u who have not been there
since tba var sEPkousands who know
no national capital as well, almost, IS
thew know any city in the country, are
looking forward to the inauguration Win
pleasuraDle an%ticipations.
There will be no effort, perhaps. 70
make If a great affair. 1t will be that
wf-bont any effort. The aim Of those
vbo have the management Of 1t viii,
doubtless. be 10 give expression, as far as
possible. 10 the feeling that at last the
most perfect good viii exist between the
people Of every section Of the country.
Washington. from present indications,
viii be crowded as it has never been
/ crowded before, not by lobbyists, land
grabbers and contractors, but by people
who have no other object in view than 10
visit the capital Of the country and AXE
part in an event that promises TO be FOL
lowed by an era Of commercial activity,
| business prosperity and political tran
/ quillity.
The south viii contribute its share u
| the great gathering, and her citizen sol
l diery will be G marching on Pennsyl'
vania avenue to the inauguration cere'
monies with the citizen sOldiery Of the
North. The two great events in the neal
future that will attract a large share o.
public attention are the New Orleans TX
position and the inauguration, and ootE
Of them are certain TO contribute largely
TO the advancement OF TIE South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-21

It is stated that excel. Fred Grant has
implOred President Arthur for al ap-
pointment Of some kind. He has had no
employment since Grant & Ward burst,
and Is extremely anxious TO get back into
the army. Before making an appoint
ment 70 crafty the Grants, IL might be
well for the President TO investigate the
true Inwardness Of the Grant & Ward
business. and see If Col. Grants conduct
as a member Of that firm was such as
would reflect honor on an officer Of the
army, OF If it was Of a speculative
| character similar to that for which ex-
Judge Advocate General Swaimis now in
l trouble.