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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22


Gov. Ireland. Of Texas, has been ar
rested on a writ issued by the Federal
Court Of that State in a suit instituted by
a convict named Francois. The case has
already attracted a great deal Of atten-
ton, and the arrest of Gov. Ireland
promises to make it celebrated. The con-
Wet is still in prison. In 1879 he was
sentenced to five years in the penitenti-
ary, under an ante bellum statute, for
marrying a mulatto woman. The case
did not end when Francois was sent to
the penitentiary. 1t was carried to the
Supreme Court of the State, where the
action Of the lower court was sustained.
1t was then taken TO the United States
Circuit Court, and there, in one shape and
another, it has remained ever since.
About the LIST Of this month it
was expected that a decision would
be reached, and the impression pre-
vailed that it would be in Francois
favor. Before any decision was rendered,
however, the Governor issued a very
peculiar pardon to Francois. In the pro-
clamatiOn announcing the pardon, the
Governor said:
This mans time is nearly out, and the
Federal judiciary have determined to re-
lease him unlawfully, as l think, and, as
there is no wav to prevent il, believing
that such decision would be detrimental
to the public service IN Texas, said con-
Wet is so far pardOned as to release him
from imprisonment. but no further. He
is not restored to citizenship or as a wit
ness.
This was a rather remarkable docu-
ment for two reasons. First, because the
Governor stated what he could not pos
sibly have known, viz: that ''the Federal
judiciary have determined 10 release"
Francois, and, second, for not restoring
Francois to his full rights as a citizen.
Through his attorney Francois at once
rejected the pardon, and began a
suit against the Governor, on the
alleged ground that the Governor en-
tered into conspiracy to de-
prive him of citizenship. In this
suit the Governor is under arrest, and it
will soon be known, perhaps, why he is
sued such remarkable pardon. If Fran
co.'s was illegally convicted, of course the
State Of Texas does not want to do him
any further injury than it has already
done him; but if he was legally convicted,
it is not easy to see why the Governor al
lowed himself to be bulldoZed int grant
ing him partial pardon. 1t looks very
much as if the Governor thought that
Francois was illegally imprisoned. If
that was his opinion, he ought to have
granted him full pardon. The law ques-
ton involved is whether the ante bellum
statute against miscegenatiOn was valid
after the adoption of the fourteenth
amendment to the Federal constitution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
Eaton and the Cranks.

Mr.. DOrman b. Eaton, Of the Civil Ser
vice Commission, appears TO have a good
deal Of trouble in making the employees of
the government at Washington and else
where throughout the country under
stand that they are under no obligation
whatever to make contributions for pOliti-
cal purposes. In a letter published yes
terday he reiterates what he has said at
least dozen times before in letters and
interviews. His excuse for his last letter
is that he has received large number of
communications from government en-
pIoyes asking his advice as TO what they
shall do with respect to the demand of
the Republican assessment committee,
which has established its headquarters at
Washington. and is sending out circular
letters asking for money for campaign
purposes. Mr.. Eaton's numerous ap-
pearances before the public in connection
with this assessment matter raises the
suspicion that either he is anxious for
notoriety or that there are a good many
government employees who do not possess
very high order of intelligence. They
ought TO be able to read the civil service
law. 1t is so very plain that they ought
to have no trouble in understanding il.
And if they find any difficulty in inter-
preting it correctly they have had it ex-
planned often enough by Mr.. Eaton and
the other members of the commission to
make it clear to them.
No one in the government service is
liable to lose his place for refusing to
submit to the demands of the Republican
assessment committee. The President
has said that he proposed to live up to the
civil service law, and that he would
remove no one because of a refusal to
contribute to the campaign funds Of his
party. The Republicans never did take
kindly to the civil service law, and they
propose to scare all the money they can
out Of the government employees to aid
BIaine's canvass. All the employees have
to do, however. is to refuse to allow them
selves to be robbed by the Republican
committee. They are perfectly safe in
refusing to make contributions. The con-
ditiOn of affairs is so simple that it is diff
ficult to see why they should keep bother
ing Eaton and the other Commissioners
about the matter.
There are a good many persons in the
departments at Washington, however,
who are not far removed from cranks.
They will continue writing to Eaton and
Eaton will keep on replying to them.
Eaton will be happy as long as newspa-
pers continue to publish his letters, and
the cranks will continue to bother Eaton
as long as he continues to encourage
them. Additional correspondence, there
fore, may be expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
The Pnrnen Pronosition.

The reported proposition to turn the
Irish vote over to the political party that
will promise to favor legislation that will
admit certain kinds Of goods manufac-
tured in Ireland free of duty is worthy Of
attention. Mrs. Parnell, the mother Of
Parnell, the Irish leader in Parliament, is
at the head of the movement to secure
such legislation. and it is understood that
she represents her son. She denies most
emphatically, however, that the move
ment has any connection with politics.
The purpose is, she states, simply to es-
tablish manufactures in Ireland for the
benefit Of the Irish people. 1t Will be
difficult. however, to avoid the impression
that the movement was started at this
time with the hope that one or the other
of the great political parties would il
dorse it with the expectation Of getting
the Irish vote.
OF course neither party could give any
pledges with regard to the matter that
would be binding, because they have
made their platforms and there is no way
to change or add to them before the cleo
ton. except by means Of conventions, and
there is no probability that there will be
any more conventions. The party lead
ers may make promises, but what would
such promises be worth? The stump ora
tors may say that their respective parties
will favor the legislation desired, but
what the stump orators say will not be
binding on anybody.
Mrs. Parnell ought to have presented
her proposition to the Chicago Conven-
tons. She might have received some en-
couragement, although parties do not al
ways keep the promises they make in
their platforms, There is quite a general
desire in this country to assist Ireland.
Il is a question, however, whether it
would be wise, in legislating, to make
discrimination in favor Of any foreign
country. To do what Mrs. Parnell pro-
poses might make a precedent that would
be the source Of endless trouble.
To curry favor with voters, however.
political parties are ready to favor almost
any kind Of legislation. To gain the soldier
vote, for instance, the Republican party
has passed some very unwise pension
laws. Those unwise laws have cost the
government many millions Of dollars. If
concessions in our revenue laws were
made to Ireland. how long would it be
before similar concessions would be de-
manded for other cOuntriesf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
PERSONAL.

GOV. CLEVELAND receives, 1t is SAID, fifty
requests a day Tor his autograph, and has
two babies named after him every twenty
four hours,
GEN. W. T. SHERMAN at last looks on him
self as a fuil-fiedged American. He recently
served for two mortal hours as umpire OF a
base ball game.
THE poet LongfeIlow's daughters, one of
whom is to be married to the brother of Ole
Bulls widow. and Miss Emma Thursby, are
visiting Mrs. Bull at her home in Bergen, Nor
way.
MATTHEW ARNOLDs daughter is reported
as saying that, having seen Niagara aud the
Rockies, and drunk an American cocktail,
there is really nothing worth bOtheriRg about
on the American continent.
CAPT. PAUL BOYToN the famous aquatic
voyager, is i'll In Rochester. He has just re-
turned from prolonged tour through the
West, and was on his way to Toronto when
he contracted a severe cold, which settled on
his lungs.
OF Mr.. CONKLING's letter declining to be
made an honorary member of the Albany
.sPlumed Knights' Association the Journal
the rumor that he may be candidate for the
United states Senate in 1885,"
GEN. CHAs. Ii. GRosvENoR, Republican
candidate for Congress in the Athens, o., Dis
trict, draws a pension from Uncle sam at the
rate OF $50 per month Tor alleged injuries
sustained while he was in the army. The
pension is paid quarterly at the Washington,
d. c., Pension Agency.
STEPHEN RYDER, of Jamaica, L. l., while
claiming in Jamaica Bay on Monday, was
attacked by a shark that was about seven feet
in length. MIR. Ryder was standing in water
several feet deep, but he managed to reach
shOal water on the bar, the shark following
him until it almost grounded. Several sharks
have been seen in the bay during the past
week.
Mr.. CABLE, the novelist, who is at Simsbu-
ry. Conn, is busy preparing paper concern
ing "The Status OF the Freedmen Before the
Law" The production will be read at the
annual social science assembly in Saratoga
during the month Of September. Mr.. Gable
IS contemplating a longer sojouFn there than
was at first thought of, and it is probable that
he win continue his residence at simsbury
during the winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
Make Nominations.

Tn many OF the counties in Southern
Georgia the Democrats have failed to
make party nominations, and the cOnse-
quence is there are numerous candidates
and a sort of -'gO-as-yOu-please' contest.
This condition of affairs promises to let a
number Of Republicans into the General
Assembly, and probably make few col
Ored Sheriffs, Tax Collectors, Ordinaries
and other officials. The rule Of the Dem
0cratic party in Georgia means an eco
nomical administration Of affairs. If men
are elected TO Office who have no interests
at stake in the communities in which they
1--we. il is doubtful whether thew will ad-
minister their trusts in a way TO promote
the best interest Of the people.
Heretofore IN the First Congressional
district. especially in the wire-grass coun-
ties. the coIored people have been almost
neutral in politics. taking very little
interest in political matters unless stirred
I'D bv their party leaders from the cities,
and then only in Congressional elections.
The black vote in many Of these counties
has increased so per cent. within the last
two years by reason Of the importation of
negroes from Virginia, North Carolina
and South Carolina to work upon the tur-
pentine farms. Many Of these new corners,
it is alleged, are taking an active part in
politics. The First district and nearly
every county in it, are Democratic. All
that is necessary to show Democratic
majority is 10 have a full vote pOlled with
a straightout Democratic ticket in the
field. But if the Democratic voters stay
at home, and if those who do 90 to the polls
scatter their votes, there will be a good
many Republicans elected. Let the Ex-
ecutive Committees Of the counties see
TO it that the Democratic party does not
scatter and waste its strength in the pend
ing contest.
Let them insist that incompetent men
who have thrust themselves to the front
for prominent positions shall take back
seat, and let them see that good men are
nominated for all the responsible and
important positions. Especially is it de-
sirable that good men shall be sent to the
Legislature-not only good men in the
sense Of being honest, but men who IN
derstand the wants Of the State, and who
are qualified TO frame laws TO meet those
wants. 1t is a great drawback to the
state to send men to the Legislature who,
though thoroughly honest, have not the
remotest idea Of the duties required OF
them. A half dozen men make the laws,
and by making concessions on purely To-
cal matters, manage to get just what they
want,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
MoBBING THE MORMoNs.
Another Elder Killed in Tennessee
Causes That Led to the Outbreak.

Another Elder Killed in Tennessee
Causes That Led to the Outbreak.
Gov. Bate returned to-day from the seat
of the Mormon trouble in Lewis and Hick-
man counties, says a Nashville special of
Aug. IS. Some people deeply regret the
affair, while others are open in their in
dorsement of the mob's action. Several
women have been lured away and fami-
lies broken up until the community had
become aroused against the elders.
The leader of the mob, David Hinson,
was a noted Confederate guerrilla during
the war. He was one OF those who had
suffered from the Mormon prOselyters. 1t
is supposed the original intention of the
mob was to whip the elders and run them
out of the country, but they became wild
when fired upon by one of the MormOns.
1t has been since learned that the dead
body of the Mormon named Joseph Lane
was also found in the woods riddled with
bullets. Advices from East Tennessee re-
port the shooting there of another Nor
mon elder. The act was committed by
negro, who, it was rumored, was hired
for the purpose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

A RTESIAN WE'LL WANTFD
n authorities of Ouitman. e. The city
respondence with contractors for ' ba- TOT Cor
teslan wells. Write early to p y tin,g ar
IOsB. 5. 5. ROUNTREE, Al Il NON.
Committee. % SPARKS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

DOR RENT, desirable offices in Harri,
II block, Bay street. Apply to f. +. NFTF.
VILE, Rea Estate and Insurance Agent, =
Commercial Building.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

1t is suspected that Gen. Logan is flying
around making speeches to avoid his own
state. which is not only destitute Of en-
fhusiasm for the Republican ticket, but
is suffering from one Of the severest
droughts known there in many years.
There has been no rain in the central and
southern portions Of the State for several
weeks. Corn is drying up only half ma
fured. grass is dead and cattle Of all
kinds are dying for want OF water. Proba-
NV the Generals oratOTy would have a
5ampening effect on these distressed sec
fions If he could be induced to turn bis
canvass In that direction,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

The MORNING NEWS viii begin the
publication OF a new serial story next
Sunday entitled ssThe Creole Of Glenside,'
by Mrs. James Hine, Of Rome, Ga. The
story depicts, in d graphic and interest
ing way, plantation life and manners.
The characters are portrayed with truth
and fidelity and the interest is maintained
from the beginning to the end. 1t is well
worth narusaI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
a Chance for Reform.

tTtC9 I1tefIsIs
The country has not in twenty years had an
opportunity to vote directly on the questions
Of reform which Mr.. Cleveland's nominations
presents. His letter of acceptance makes the
duty of those who desire practical reform
palmer than ever. 1t is a statement which
will bear the closest examination, and on
which the Independents can go forward in
the canvass with confidence, not only in the
sOundness of their cause, but in its signal
triumph.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

There is a very strong suspicion
throughout the country that the mutila-
tion Of the gravestOne Of BlaIne's child is
= mart Of the s.jingO policy being worked
in the campaign The outrage may not
have been committed with his knowledge
or consent, yet in all probability it was
done to excite sympathy for him. There
is scarcely any limit to the devices Of I'M
scrupuIous politicians, and Blaine and
his managers are certainly the most I'M
scrupulous set that ever figured in the
country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
MAUD >.
why Mr.. vanderbilt Sold the Mare.

why Mr.. Vanderbilt Sold the Mare.
In an interview with Mr.. Vanderbilt to-
day, says a Saratoga special of Aug 10,
the recent owner of the fastest trotter on
earth admitted that the sale was bona
fide, and added that the price paid was
not half what he might have obtained for
her if he had let it be known that he would
part with her ownership and then waited
for offers. 1t seems that Mr.. Bonner mas
been anxious to obtain the trOtting queen
for some time, but it is only recently that
Mr.. Vanderbilt would entertain the idea
of selling her. He says he was perfectly
satisfied with her in every way, with her
disposition and steadiness as well as her
marvellous speed, but recently he had
been greatly annoyed by challenges and
applications from associasisps for Maud
S. to trot. .'Why, II I'D he, Il
have received at &c 100 let
ters on these Mats since
Maud S. last lowered the &brd, and she
was becoming in that way as great bur-
den as all the rest of my estate. had
too many interests demanding my time
and attention to go into the trotting bust
ness, and l saw that a sale was the only
way of escape" Mr.. Vanderbilt further
said that he preferred to drive a double
team, and, although Maud S. worked well
with a mate beside her, the team could go
no faster than the slOWest one OF the pair,
and he had several other horses who per-
fectly suited him for his own driving and
which can outstrip with anything like
equal weight of wagon and driver any
team that has yet appeared, The sum of
the conversation seemed to indicate that
the great capitalist kept horses only for
his own pleasure, and the annOyances of
the opportunities and solicitations to
match Maud S. against time or horses
had become greater than the enjoyment
of driving her. Hence the sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

Registered az s1e Post Office in SaUaandh as
Sse0nd Glass Nail Mater.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
viii Strengthen Old and Win New
Erfnnda


PhiJadelDhja Record INA.
Gov. Cleveland's letter of acceptance is cal
culated to strengthen the regard of his old
friends and win him new ones. 1t is refresh
ing after the unnatural tameness of Blaine,
the uncertain argument of Logan and the
garru'O Gus egOtism of Butler, to read the de-
liverances Of a candidate for great Office
who makes no effort to dazzle his readers with
flights of rhetoric or confuse them with
Machiavelian logic. Gov Cleveland has
something to say. and he says it clearly and
nOintqdly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

The horrible rumor has come to the ears
OF the Republican Campaign Committee
men that the government viii not issue
any more one and two dollar bills until
next January. Silver will be too heavy
and noisy to use at the election and
checks would be sure to fall into the hands
of the grand juries. The trouble promises
IN he serious
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

A Republican paper that has been ar
guing all along that American manufac-
turers cannot compete with foreigners
without protection, now prints a long
article in the attempt to prove that the
tariff has reduced the cost Of cotton and
wooden goods. 1t does not 90 TO the extent
Of a Georgia prOtectionist cotton spinner,
who protested to be in favor Of high tariff
lust for the benefit Of makers OF cotton
machinery
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

The wordy diplomats Of the alleged civ
ilized world have never been able to make
a clearer treaty than that between the
Ehedive Of Egypt and the King Of Eth
ouia. It reads: "His Majesty the Ne
goOsa Negust and his Hlghness the Khe-
dive engage to deliver up, one TO the other,
any criminal or criminals who may have
fed to escape punishment from the do
minions Of the one TO the dOminions Of the
other.v Egyptian bank defaulters don't
settle down in Ethiopia and become lead
ing citizens in a few days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

Manageable lady school teachers have
come to look on Washington Territory as
the true Arcadia. Forty-nine new teachers
have already found husbands out there
this year, and the good work goes bravely
on. There are not only plenty situations
vacant at all times on account of the fire.
quency of the marriages, but the women
can vote, and those who can't catch
husband can have a chance to run for Of
fee, and branch out into politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

Gen. Alfred Pleasanton, the blue grass
crank, is still on deck. He proposes at
the Pennsylvania fair to exhibit group
of colts, calves, pigs and poultry raised
on his farm under the blue grass treat
ment. The General will also exhibit
large collection of books and pamphlets
on the subject.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

The Republicans are not raising any
howl about political murders just now.
As the first political murder Of the cam
paign was committed in Pennsylvania
last Monday by Republican, the muir
dered man being Democrat, it is not
expected that Senator Sherman will de-
mand an investigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
What the Enemy Says.
P1lndelphfn Press lRep.l.

Lacking at all points, explicit in none, with
out principle or policy. the letter of accept
ance presented by Grover Cleveland must
raise the strong suspicion that his narrow
view of Presidential duties springs from
lust measure of the man whom the Democratic
party has called to their discharge. Grover
Cleveland was unknown before. He is I'M
EuOV-D st
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

1t is feared that Miss Maud HOwe's
new dramatic sketch, "Golden Meshes,"
will not be a very decided success. If
the talented young lady had just turned
her attention to ''GOlden SLIPPERS she
might have made herself solid with the
minstrel performers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
CIeveland's statesmanship.

The character of the man and his cOncep-
ton Of his relation to the Office of President
is fully expressed in this one sentence, with
which, referring to the people, he closes his
letter: ''The craftsmanship they require con-
sists IN honesty and frugality, prompt re-
Spouse to the needs of the people as they arise.
and the vigilant protection of all their varied
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
WI strengthen Cleveland


These are the words of a manly, straight
forward. Democratic citizen. The letter is
one free from sOphistry, demagOgism and
groveling appeals TO voters, and II Is a dOcu-
ment that will greatly strengthen the position
of the DemOcratic Standard nearer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

The Brooklyn Eagle has been assured
that Senator ConkIing will cast his vote
in November for Hon. John Prohibition
st. John. The Senator has doubtless be-
come a convert to Matthew ArnOld's
theory about numbers" and wants to
ret in the assured minority.