Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-23

and only pay over 70 said guardian Of said
children such sum as they may think proper,
and may deduct for counsel fees II they shall
determine, or II they employ additional
counsel then the fund shall pay the same.
2. That the costs OF this proceeding he paid
by the Mayor and Aldermen Of the city Of Sa-
yannah out Of the fund ia its hands before
turning Il over 20 guardian as heretofore de-
creed
july I, 1851
You will perceive that no reference is made
IN any part OF the decree 100 termed) 10 the
death Of my wife. or the effect that unfortu-
Hate occurrence had on my right to regulate
the anair6 Of my children, which are insepa-
rable rom those OF my own, as 1 might see
NJ, and yet those who have the management
OF the affairs OF this city have put forward
no other excuse to justify their conducts but
that Is simply on par with the assertions
they make that the property was sold for nom
payment Of ground rent and taxes. You re-
member the stewart house, call it by that
name because OF the long number OF years
Mai. Stewart lived in it-that was Disposed of
for $3.50, or "a, 200 more than the entire prop
erty owed, and yet The King house. as clear
Of debt as any property in this city, was trana-
ferred for $500; and. after all this was done,
1 was declared 10 have no rights IN the prop
erty, not, as you see. because OF the death OF
my poor wife, but because OF re-entry,
which was never made or intended, all this,
too, when 10 was known there was In exist
ence three minor children, aged respect
lively 5, and II years, with their interest
unrepresented, II my right 20 regulate their
affairs had from any cause been deter.
mined, and their mother laid In her grave less
than six months before.
ask you 10 reflect on what would be the po-
sitlon OF the widows and orphans, under the
pernicious doctrine put forward ia this decree,
who might be left property, say in value OF a
few thousand dollars. Yes, any insignifcap
sum that might be due for ground rent would
enable the corporation OF this city 10 stem in
and diyest title TO the entire property. Is not
such theory really startling. and to a de-
gree That should receive the serious attention
Of every fair minded citizen, for the law OF
no land cOntemplates such destruction 20 its
peoplef No effort which / am capable OF
making In the line of explanation could give
you faint idea OF the incaleulable ruin
brought upon myself and children, and at a
time when, in their tenderest years. they had
been deprived OF the watchful care OF a de-
voted mother Then, indeed, did they re-
qnire whatever attention l was capable OF
giving them. The sad result OF all that l
have tried TO explain under pressure
OF disturbed mind IL that have been
for three years separated from my children
because Of my inability 10 take care of them.
This admission may appear strange, but, what
use Is it TO work and toll in the battle OF life,
| II no hope is held out TO a person that he can
control that which he realizes from his indus
try, and every interest he could have pro-
tected swept away like snow before q sum
mer sun, and compelled TO submit to tndignl-
ties almost unbearabe, even 10 being exposed
| in the streets of this city by being dspossessed
| from place of business which resulted in the
destruction OF several thousand dollars worth
| OF understandable property, through the use OF
which could have given some protection 70
1 my children, II not FOR the grave mistake of
| my life in thinking had rights, out OF which,
| under various preteXts, 1t was attempted
TO dofraud me, and which 10 was natural for
| me TO believe would be restored with whatever
| OF damage done. You remember the Heine-
/ man property, that cost me, original purchase
money, $4,000 with $1,000 spent In improve
| ments. | lost IL because | could not control
i $4,000. The crushing influence OF the city
1 authorities and this net work of difficulties
1 woven by them about my Affairs prevented me
/ from approaching any one who might advance
/ me the amount required. Aud again, and for
| the last time, viii say a few words as to
/ getting into the courts. In the annual report
| of this city's Mayor he says a certain fund is
in the treasury of the city the subject Of liti-
4 cation, and ready TO be paid 20 whom IL be-
| longs. The case was called in court q few
/ days ago, when the Attorney for the city got
| up In his place aud stated he did not think he
| could so to trial az this term. From this and
| other Inconsistencies YOU viii understand nay
/ unfortunate position. In conclusion my stua-
| ton can only be likened TO a piece of drift
| wood thrown ON the bosom of the ocean to
| contend with violent and conflicting elements.
1 From what / have already given to the
! public, and which you have read, and these
| few facts, You will see that matters are being
/ carried with a high hand. When person IN
| my situation has to contend with eminent re-
| spectabillty, the possibility Qf getting Justice
| Is indeed remote. In conclusion. would like
/ TO refer 10 some matters other than my own
1 troubles, and which would be to you interest
| ing, but have no time or mind to look at the
| pleasant side OF a picture. and viii conclude
| by hoping you are well and doing well. | am,
| Yours truly. CHRIS, MURPHY.