Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-23
JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA.
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JACKSONVILLE. FLA, April 2l.-The state
Democratic Executive Committee VIII assem-
bic in this city on the first Of May, for the pur-
pose Of appointing the time and place for the
meeting Of the state Convention. called 70
elect delegates to The National Convention.
Il viii devolve on the committee 10 decide as
70 the ACCESSIBILITY Of nominating the State
ticket on the same occasion. Views differ as
to the expediency Of such action, but the
probability Is that the question Of economy
VIII lie considered. aud that only one eonven-
ton will be called.
The Democratic Congressional Committee
for this district VIII probably meet also al The
time Of place above mentioned.
Those prominently mentioned for the Office
OF Governor are eN-trOy. Drew OF DuFal.
Comptroller General Barnes. Of Jackson; Col.
J. F. Mcclellan. Of Jackson: Gen. L. A Perry,
Of Escambia; Gen. EInegan, Of Orange; sen
ator Mann. Of fernando: Judge Mitchell, OF
HlllsDorough: Judge Damn OF Madison; capt
Pasco, OF jefferson. and perhaps others.
As all Of the above distinguished gentlemen
viii have a greater or less following il Is quite
likely that some difficulty may be experienced
IN efectiGg a nomination. Should such con-
tingency arise a dark horse may be entered TO
carry OF the h0nors.
IT Is HIGHLY ESSENTIAL
that the convention should exercise the utmost
prudence and good judgment in making their
selections fer candidates. as il i clearly rec0g
niZed that every step OF the coming campaign
VIII lie warmly and closely contested by our
opponents. who constitute compact and
Well -discl pinned army. formidable IN num-
bers. and which viii lie we'll provided with
''the sinews Of II ar from Washington.
The Republican state Convention viii meet
at ST. Augustine on the 30th inst. and viii be
largely composed of Federal ofice-holders.
There VIII be several contesting delegations.
The primaries in this city were characterized
by the usual scenes Of disorder. but the judi
ciOus use Of pIe-crust promises always acts
ike soothing syrup upon this class Of malcOn-
tents. They are Ike children. and viii take
medicine If little sugaris administered after
wards.
Postmaster General Gresham Il expected
this week. and steps have been taken by the
Board Of Trade to provide for his comfort and
entertainment during his visit. 1t is Of the
utmost importance that his attention be d.
rected to the imperfect manner in which the
mail service in this State Is conducted, with
the necessity Of q change in this respect
There IS room for great reformation. The
present fast mail line from New York viii
also be earnestly advocated. The. appearance
Of member Of President Arthur's Cabinet
just on the eve Of Republican convention in
Florida, has, OF course, no political signii
canoe.
TIE QUARANTINE REGULATIONS
Of this port 90 INTO effect on the first Of next
month. 1t would be wise regulation il in
AEEEQHlEE Win GAl Tic ~ t-E 4LUlau. EOALH
American aud Mexican ports could be sus-
pended from May until November. The adj
vantages Of such trade amount 10 nothing in
view Of the danger incurred.
A change Of venue has been ordered in the
Eppes- Suhrer case, and the trial viii take
place here instead Of at FeFnaudiua. Four
capital cases will be tried at the approaching
term Of the Circuit Court Of this county
which conyenes in May, two Of which viii be
Of great interest. as strong counsel have been
employed on both sides.
The Carleton House closed last SATURDAY.
and the 81. james Hotel follows suit o-night
These huge piles present sombre and gloomy
appearance during the summer. with their
lights al extnguished, their windows board
ed up. and their lengthy piaZZas vacant and
deserted. The Windsor and Duval are the
only irst-cass houses that remain open.
Northern company has undertaken TO
plant loo acres IN South Florida in cocoa
nuts putting 100 TO the acre. THIS industry
VIII soon clOthe the Keys in tropical Vegeta-
ton, and convert those at present uninyiting
islands into places Of beauty and profit The
roots Of the cocoa palms imbed themselves
make rapid growth. bearing nuts at the age Of
and years. They require comparatively
little cultivation. The tree itself is very or
nSmental and attractive IN appearance.
blackberries recently put up in neat
quart boxes. marked twenty cents per
quart, inquired If they were Of the cul-
tiyated variety. a. their large size and
appearance indicated. The renly was that
they were such as were usually found in
fence corners. but that the grower had tried
the experiment Of blowing around them.
with the effect Of producing such fruit
as 1 have never seen before at the south.
This may furnish another hint to the in
dustriOus, as such berries as those / refer to
will not only bring the highest price in our
home market, but would be eagerly sought
for al the North.
TIE FUND FoR THE CONFEDERATE HOME
now reaches *l,5o9. and grand ball Is 10 be
given tonight at Palatka in aid Of the project.
the Jacksonville. Tampa and Key West Rail
extra train for the purpose.
A fine steamer. 10 be called the Ever
stocks at our ship yard. She viii be staunch
and speedy, and VIII be q handsome specimen
Of naval architecture. Another steamer. stO
run between the city and Mayport arrived
this morning.
The Americas Hook and Ladder Company.
which disbaDded some months since. have re
organized, and VIII re-enter the IRE depart
ment- adding greatly 10 its efficiency.
The reported successes of Gen. A guerO
have not disturbed the cOmpOsure of the
Cubans residing in jacksonville. who pursue
the even tenor OF their way with all their
habltual serenity. There Is no necessity to
station q revenue cutter at the mouth Of the
st. Johns river.
ENGLISH sYNDICATEs CONTROL
two and half millions OF acres in Florida.
could heartily wish that they owned a larger
area If they would undertake to people it
with the sturdy sons and daughters OF Great
Britain.
Our two 1Ourishing suburbs. East Jackson
vile and La Villa, have caught the building
mania, and are growing in all directions.
Quite a number Of our merchants and bust
ness men have their private residences out
side Of the city proper.
The new City Council have selected all their
officers, and have gone fairly TO work. They
have the opportunity Of making an excellent
record. and viii, it Is hoped, meet all expec-
tatlOns.
Weather warm, with the storm flag hoisted.
W. II. 3.