Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-27
FLORIDA AT NEW ORLEANS.
State Democratic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
yilIe's Election-Other Notes.

State Democratic observation-disclosures
yilIe's E1ectfOn-Other Notes.
CorvesDoadeaee ofthe Norajhg Nelrs.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Feb. 25.-Judge W.
II. Sebring. Presidential Commissioner to
represent this State at the International
Cotton Exposition at New Orleans, is deyoting
much Time and labor to his important duties.
He has already organized fourteen Of the
thirty counties by the appointment Of
committees which are already actively en-
gagged in collecting material for this grand eX-
hibiton. Plants Of all descriptions viii be
grown during the summer in boxes and
barrels, 50 that they Will reach the Crescent
City IN a green and flOurishing condition. and
fifty illustrate the wonderful and varied Flora
OF our State. Every indication goes to show
that the pride Of Florida viii be fully aroused.
and that the result will be another triumphal
wreath with which to encircle our brOws. We
expect to be brought into competition with
Mexico. which Republic is straining every
nerve to make a grand display.
ALL THAT Is RARE.
beautiful, peculiar, useful and interesting
viii be carefully collected during the coming
months to make the space allotted 60 Florida
an attractive centre to the countless thou
sands that Will visit New Orleans. The fields,
forests and waters viii contribute all of their
choicest productions, and the aggregate dis
play viii far surpass any Of our former efforts.
THE CALL FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION
viii soon awaken response from Florida.
As it assemblies in July, il viii necessarily re-
quire the calling of state Convention T. the
election Of delegates. This Will probably as
semble in June, and nominate at the same
time the Guhernatorial ticket. 1t cannot be
long before the state press Will be discussing
the claims and merits OF their respective
candidates. Numerous good men have been
mentioned as candidates for Governor i'm
casual way, but public sentiment has not yet
individual. There is considerable diversity
of sentiment on this subject, but there viii be
Il general acquJescence in the action of the
convention. There viii be sufficient
wisdom, prudence and conservatism in
that body to give Us a standard bearer around
whom the party will rally unanimously. and
whom they Will bear on their broad shoulders
to victory. 1t may as well be understood at
the commencement OF the campaign that the
Democrats will have no walk over IN the APP
preaching contest. Every step will be YigOr-
ou5ly and stubbornly fought by our political
enemies, who are already arranging their
programme. In a fight for state officers,
however, the Democrats can always count
largely on the aid Of the more respectable
white Republicans, who arc bitterly opposed
to seeing the home Affairs under the control Of
the corrupt and ignorant. They are willing
to have the helm Of the general government
placed in the hands Of Northern Republicans.
but object strenuously to placing the state
administration in the power Of the average
southern Rrepublican. The loss OF the few
independents who may form an alliance with
the mass Of the negro voters. will be more
than compensated by the gains to the Demo-
Gratis from the better classes Of the white Re-
publicans and the more respectable and
thoughtful negroes.
OUR CITY ELECTION
will occur in five weeks, and thus far there
has been 4 remarkable stiffness among the
ward politicians. 1t may be the lull that pre-
codes the tempest, but the scribblers in the
various papers have not yet tested the public
ff.ft- - ion gf fgn
municipal distinctions. Aspirants are not
lacking. but their friends have certainly
exercised a wonderful reticencc IN bringing
them to the attention OF the sOFerelgns. Inc
bands will strike up before long. and journal
istic bombs viii be bursting i'm all directions.
Our civil elections, in the eyes Of certain
class surpass in Importance the Presidential
and state contests. 1t is then that the curb
stone patriot and rumshOp orator are seen IN
their glory. such persons are then OF an
ephemeral importance, and make the most OF
their opportunity. They are lost sight OF in
elections that involve greater interests, and
20 back TO their natural iusgni1cance.
It is said that Gen. GOrdOns RAILROAD. the
International. has been placed on a sure and
safe foundation. and that the work Will soon
be recommended and pushed vigorously and
rapidly forward. Those connected with the
project are sanguue, and speak as if all the
obstacles had been removed. RumOr says
that IL is to be pressed from Tampa to jnne
ton with the Transit and Peuinsular Rail
road al Leesburg. When this link is wrought
the run from here To tampa can De easily l
made in ten hours.
THE STATE PRESS ARE TO MEET
This week at sanford, and having completed /
their Wejghtv deliberations, and transacted. I
their momentous business. will make an eX- /
cursion to Tampa. But little prominence has /
been given to theNmatter. and it Is thought I
that the attendance will not be very general. /
THE LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE
Of the Agricultural College last week, at Lake /
civ. marks the birth of an institution of /
learning, which, though at present modest IN /
its scope and purpose, may rlpen INTO SEMI I
nary Of great value and Importance. \ COON /
corDs of professors and practical course OF I
study will soon attract young men from all /
portions of the state. Lake City Is an adml- /
rable lOca ion for the purpose, being central, /
healthy and accessible.
jacksonville is now in the very zenith of its I
CAV season. Balls, fairs. operate and dra- l
matte entertainments are Of nightly occur I
renee and furnish all the amusement that /
can be desired. The opening of the Lenten I
season on Wednesday VIII somewhat check 4
the round of gayety.
4 large opera house was opened last week /
and VIII supply a want that has been long eX- /
perienced. Minnie Hauk had two splendid I
audiences. that established the TACT that com I
panies of merit may always hope TO obtain /
liberal support in this city. The new theatre /
will seat 1900. and Is diagOnally opposite TO |
the ST. James Hotel.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church /
have been holding their annual festival mere 4
for several days, with several bishops in at /
tendance 4 coOred clergyman is not IN /
uroper costume except when arrayed IN silk 4
hat aud suit of black, and clerlcal-loOklng |
Dersous in these costumes are numerous.
The fair in aid of that noble charity. the st. /
Luke's Hospital, was largely patronlzed, ana /
realized profit OF $1,000.
Peach. orange and plum trees are in bloom,
and the weather as pleasant as possible.