The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-12-30

~ VAC Cv every SATURDAY. An ordinary sheep
nets from 40 to 80 pounds Of mutton, but Schra-
ger Brothers are preparing to improve their
s'ock by the introduction of blooded sheep into
their herd that net from $50 to 100 pounds.
Persons wishing fresh Mince Meats. Plum
PUDDING, Edam Cheese. Preserves, Jellies,
Sauces. &C., can always be supplied at Coles &
Co.'S. o.
III you are not a patron Of University Libra
| ~, you should become one immediately Com.
mence with the new year.
-Cut-loaf, Pulverized, Granuated, Coffee A
L'gnt Brown Sugars cheap. at Coles & Co.'S 81
The lamp last week placed at the corner OF
Monroe and McCarty streets supplies long felt
want
Pickles, by the quart or gallon at Coles &
Co.'S. or
Mr.. Kirk Munroe, the brilliant young au
thor and poet. whose name is identified through
out the country with "Harper's publications"
reached Jacksonville to-day Mr. Munroe has
now running in Harpers Young People an at
tractive serial story called " Wakula" the scenes
of which are laid in Florida Jacksonville Her.
aM
ALI kinds Of Plow Gear Saxon & Cos 81
Mr. w. r. Carter, a native Floridian. who
has added to his natural accomplishments by ex
tensive travel and observation. has been en-.
gagged by the Herald as general agent and CORE
spondent, and will call upon different sections
OF the State at an early day in behalf of the
Herald and lis interest Mr. Carter is a gentle
man or intelligence end character and fully
qualified to do justice to those sections and
peoples who show him favors-.Jacksonclle Her.
aid
The finest line of Cofees and Sugars in the city, at
T. H. Randolph Cos 81
Bishop Linus Parker, ofNew Orleans, who
will preside at the Florida Conference, will
spend next Sunday in Tallahassee, and probably
preach at the M. E Church, South, on that day.
Harness, Brides Saddles, &C., at Saxon i Co.'S 81
Everything in Canned Vegetables or Fruits
can be had cheap, ut Coles & Co.'S. 81
We have been interested in looking over
voluminous catalogues of Marine Shells Fresh
: Water Shells and Land Shells in the Collection
of DR.. j. j. Brown, Professor of Chemistry an
Botany in our University. The collection in
cluded nearly three thousand specimens when
the catalogues printed. and many have
since been added, for the Doctor, an intrfatigable
as well thoroughly scientific collector, has
PuiSuOu VuJCCt III ulduy ldnuS.
Moss Rose bud China Tea Sets, Sc pieces in
set, only 5000, at Coles & Co.'S 81
Call at E. w. Clark's and see the elegant
and handsome Florida flag, made of Florida
raised silk, and leave ten cents for the flag fund
Graham Flonr, Cracked Wheat and Dat Meal at T. H.
Randolph Cos
Mr.. Elan B. Carlton, late editor of the Pine
Level Tines of Manatec county, is in Tallahas
see, 10 here pursue his law studies Though but
youth when he became an editor, Mr. Cartoons
work evidenced ability which is promise of sue
cess in the learned profession of law.
Pearl Grits by the pound barrel, at Saxon & Co.'S
Love is that golden latch key which hangs
on tile outside and let's in happiness to every
heart. "-Er. Latch key, is it? Well, we new
er suspected it of being a crow-bar.-G Gainesville
Adoocdte
-Iron-bound Root Hames, at prices lower than
before, at Saxon Il Co.'S. 81
The Christmas festivities at Shilznoka were
somewhat after the barbecue order. A fat young
steer was killed, dressed and served out to all
the families and renters on the plantation, to-
gether with provisions enough TO insure a good
Christmas dinner for every person on the place
This :" new departure" was greatly appreciated
by the colored folks. In the evening there was
u Christmas-tree, brightly lighted, and numerous
presents were distributed On Sunday regular
services now held and are well attended
Galvanized Well Chains, cheap, at Saxon Co.'S 81
Judge ]. r. Bernard received, rs a Christmas
present from his sisters, large portrait of Bsll-
op Asbury the first Methodist Bishop of Ameri-
ca. II came in an elegant frame, and the Judge
prizes il very highly.
Canned Goods. wholesale reta at Saxon l. Cos.
-PoP-ovERs.-Two eggs, two cups of milk
a small piece of butter, little salt Bake in
gem pans and serve with sweet sauce.
Buy your Flour Fl ,m Coles s. Co 81
1t pays 10 make a cow comfortable in as
many respects as possible. Every hour she suf-
fers from any cause, the milk account suffers
corrcspondingly.
Finest brands Cigars and Tobacco at Coles
& Co.'S. 81
Stock raising has made Holland one Of the
weallhiest agricultural countries in the world
Land there is worth from two to four thousand
dollars an acre nine acres out of every ten are
kept in grass, and pay the owners large divi
dends
Coles il Co. sell $50 degrees test Kerosene
OIL the best and safest to use 81
FLoRIDIAN Item Box: my DEAR" said the
wife of the editor Of weekly newspaper,
shall give away those old trousers that you
haven't worn for two years TO some poor de- i
serving trampw No." answered the editor;
4" let those trousers hang just where they l
mny start daily paper some day, and then l
will need them sure"
Albert Jackson, colored city prisoner, es-
capped from the Jail yard Saturday afternoon.
His time was nearly out and Capt Moseley gave
orders 10 make him trust hand" about the
prison premises, and he took advantage Of the
privileges granted him and made his escape He
went TO The plantation Of Mr.. w. +. Ball, few
miles from Tallahassee, bridled and mounted one
Of his horses, rode TO the front gate, called Mr..
Ball up, and told him he wanted to borrow a
saddle. q spur and revolver, as he had but one,
and didn't like to ride at night with only one
pistol Mr.. Ball did not 60 TO the gate, and
therefore did not recognize his animal, and had
nothing TO lend the bold rascal. Jackson visited
q festival In the neighborhOOd, had good time
and rode On with his one revolver, but without
saddle and spur. Sunday Sheriff Moseley and
Deputy Demlly started in pursuit. Yesterday
they returned, having Travelled over eighty miles,
without finding Jackson. Capt Moseley says
h.e