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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-12

y an. IU, 1881.
lfrs Ulysses s. Grant:
DEAR MADAME-SO many misreprese nta-
lions have appeared in regard to the loan
made 10y me 70 Gen. Grant, and rejecting un-
justly upon HIM and myself, that it seems
proper TO briefly recite the facts. On Sunday,
the ( OF May last. Gen. Grant called
at my house and asked me to lend
him Sl50.000 for one dav. | gave him nv
check without question. not because the trans
action was business-like but simply because
the request came from Gen. Grant. The mis-
fortunes which overwhelmed him in the next
LWenIy-fOur hours aroused the sympathy and
regret of the whole country. You and he
sent me within few days deeds of your Joint
property to cover this obligation and urged
my acceptance, on the ground that this was
only debt OF honor which the General had
personally incurred, and these Ceeds | re-
turned.
GRANTS SURRENDER.
During my absence in Europe the General
delivered to my attorneys mortgages upon an
his own real estate, household effects and
swords. medals and works of art, which were
memorials Of his victories and presents from
governments ial over the world. These Sc
Curltles were, in his judgment, worth $780,
OJ0. At his solicitation, thesnecessarv steps
were taken, by judgment, etc, to reduce
these properties to possession and the articles
mentioned have been, this day, bought in by
me and the amounts bid applied in reduction
of the debt.
ALL GIVEN TO MRS. GRANT.
Now that [ am at liberty to treat these
things as my own, the disposition of the
whole matter most in accord with my feel
ings Is this / present to you as your sepa-
rate estate the debt and Judgment | hold
against Gen. Grant, also the mortgages upon
his real estate and all household furniture
and ornaments, coupled only with the cOndi-
tiOn that the swords, commissions, medals.
and gifts from the United States. States cit
les and frOhn foreign governments, and all
articles of historical value and interest. shall
at the Generals death, or, If you desire it
sooner, be presented TO the government at
Washington, where they will remain
as perpetual memorials of his fame and
OF the history of his time.
THE MORTGAGES RETURNED.
enclose herewith assignments, also to you.
of the mortgages aud judgment, Il bill of sale
of the personal property, and a deed of trust
IN which the articles of historical interest are
enumerated. \ copy of this trust deed will,
with your approval, be forwarded to the
President of the United States for deposit in
the proper department. Trusting that this
action Will meet with your acceptance and
approval. and with the kindest regards to
your husband, am yours respectfully,
w H NANnFRVTTT n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-12
GENEROUS VANDERBILT.
GRANTS EFFECTS BOUGHT IN
AND GIVEN TO HIS MIFE.

The Tokens OfHis Peblic Career to Re
vert to the National Government at
the ex Presidents Death-The Opulent
Magnate's Own Story of the Whole
TransactiOn-Mrs, Grant Declines the
Gift.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE following
correspondence has taken place:
No. $40 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK;
Jan. 10, 1885.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-12

Still further: l see a need for a great
awakening in the fact that the kingdom Of
God Is making such slow progress. simply
state fact when / say that in many places
the church is surrendering and the world is
cOnquering. Where there is one man brought
into the kingdom of God through Christian
instrumentality, there are ten men dragged
down by dissipatiOns. Fifty grOg shops built
to one church established. Literary. journals
in different parts of the country filled with
scum and dandruf and Stag; controlled by the
very sculliOns of society; depraylng every
thing they put their hands on. Three
hundred and ten newspapers and journals
and magazines in New York. and
more than 200 of them depraving to the
public taste, if not positively inimieaI to our
holy Christianity. Look abroad and see the
surrender, even on the part of those that pre-
tend to be Christian churches, to spirituatism
and humanltarlanism and all the forms of
deviism. II man stand in his pulpit and
say that unless you be born again you will be
lost, do not the tight kid gloves of the
Christian, diamonds bursting through. 90 up
to their foreheads in humiliation and shamep
It's not elegant. a mighty host in the
Cfulstlan church, positively protesting Chris
tIak k1ty, do not believe in the Bible, out and
OUT in and in, from the first word of the first
verse of the first chapter Of the book of
Genesis, down to the last word Of the last
verse of the last chapter Of the book of Reve-
lation. On, we have magnificent church
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-12
ITEMS IN THREE STATES.
-rargIA. FLORIDA AND SOUTH
reE1LIN8 PUT N TYPE.

-...-.r hives ImperiIed 10y the Capsiz-
s Ferry Flat in OgIethOrpe
..... Faf4 Fall from Tree-Mur-
-.. .-r Highway near Jefferson.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

cepting lawyers in good standing; Judiciary.
By same, That five trial justices shall be
elected in New Haven; extending the statute
regarding partition and sale of land to wild
land, timber land and woodland, which
under assignment of dover are held by any
person for life, with remainder to any other
person; regarding costs of summary process;
requiring dealers in kerosene oil to keep pub
licly displayed the quality and test of same;
all referred to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Carter, of Waterbury (by request)-
Concerning the adulteration of intoxicating
liquors; defining intoxicating liquors and
providing penalties formanufacture and sale;
Temperance.
Mr.. Caravan, of East Observation-Disclosures
ing the school fund commissioner at his dis
erection to sell and transfer or assign any OF
the bank stock belonging to the fund, and
invest it otherwise.
Also bills amending the Wallingford
borough charter. For the protection of shad
in the Pennington river. That the law re-
garding injuries to sheep by dogs shall be ex-
tended to protect poultry.
Mr. Joslyn, of Hartford, offered resolu-
ton transferring from the State armory the
Confederate flag of the St. Mary's Cannon
iers, of Franklin, La, captured at Irish
Bend, April IA, 1864, to Homer B. Sprague,
ex-colonel of the Thirteenth Conn. Vols. j,
and other officers of that regiment, who de-
sire to return it to the St. Mary's Cannoniers.
NIL COS1yH Sdlo GIdG Adu OcCh LII SOiA-
temptation for year. and there will be no
call for money from the State treasury in
connection with the affair.
Mr.. jackson, of Derby, called up the reso-
luton tabled yesterday appropriating $125
for the repair of the Fourth Mississippi flag
before its return to that regiment. He said
that meeting of members of the House who
had been soldiers had been held this morning
and they had voted that it was not expedient
to make such an appropriation. If the vete-
rams of the Ninth G. V. wish it the veterans
of the House will put their hands in their
own pockets and contribute the money We
| have appointed committee to wait on Col.
Healey, of the Ninth, and to see to putting
the flag in good condition. In conclusion he
| moved that the gentleman offering the reso-
luton have leave to withdraw it. Mr.. Troup
thereupon withdrew the resolution.
Resolution appointing judges of the Meri-
| den City court, passed yesterday, were taken
up and verbally amended as to date of ap-
pointment.
Various matters from the Senate were re-
ferred in concurrence. A bill returned from
the Senate, not received because informal
was withdrawn. 1t related to special taxes
on corporations.
Annual report of the Connecticut School
for Imbeciles; referred.
Adjourned at p. m. to Friday at 1870 a.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Detective Brewer telegraphed from New
York last evening for warrant to be made
out for Joseph Wilson and sent to him Brew
err at the Grand Central Hotel. He also
stated that the Cannon boy recognized Will
son as one of the three men who stole the
cloth from Doolittle's store on Chapel street.
Prosecutor DALEY made out warrant charg-
ing Wilson with conspiracy and it was sent
by q conductor of the Consolidated railroad
to New York. The warrant that Brewer
took with him called for the arrest of one
McDevitt. It is doubtful If the detective
brings back his man from the fact that If he
refuses to return, he probably will, 1t will
be difficult to get requisition on the charge
mnda apainat him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

The Annual Lectures to Mechanics.
The nineteenth course of Sheffield Scien-
tific school lectures to mechanics will be
given in North Sheffield hall, beginning
Thursday evening, February 70. Following
is the programme:
February 12, Norway and the Midnight
Sun, Rev. DR.. C. G. Tiffany; II, Science and
the Supernatural, Professor Dubois; 10, The
Present Commend l Crisis, AT. Hadley; "a,
The Asiatic Cholera, Professor Brewer; 26,
The Sensation of Color, Professor Hastings;
March 8, Cobwebs, J. H. Emerton; 8, Lafay
cite, Professor A. NJ. Wheeler; 10, The Pa
tent Law of the United States, Professor
Robinson; 12, Commemoration of the Birth
day of Bishop Berkeley President Porter; II,
The Surface Life of the Gulf Stream, Profess
sor Verrill; 10, Map Projection, Professor
Phillips; "a, An Hour at the Louvre, Profess
sor D. Cady Eaton.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

There are 252 prisoners at the county jail
few less than usual.
A series of meetings were begun last night
at the Summerfeld NJ. E. church by Rev. S.
A. Burns, the revivalist.
Edward Lockwood, of Bridgeport, who last
season was catcher for the Bridgeport base
ball club, died yesterday, aged 49,
Owners in the Sampson silver mine receive
further encouraging reports from the mine.
Gold in considerable quantities has been
found.
Mr.. l.. Bostwick has taken out permit
for the erection of frame dwelling 4S by 30
feet on Orange street between Humphrey and
Edwards streets.
Mr. John w. Alling has taken out per-
init to erect frame house on Mill River
street, and permit to erect one on Beach
street, both 1925 feet.
The Eagle Hose company, of Ansonia, give
ball to night at the Ansonia Opera House.
Music by Leininger's orchestra, prompting by
W. E. Rodgers, of Meriden.
The basket festival of the Church of the
Ascension ladies on Wednesday evening at
the house of Miss Alice Wilson on George
= street was very successful and much enjoyed
by large party.
"a A handsome memorial to Chief Webster
was placed in the Mayors Office yesterday
and will be sent to Mrs. Webster. 1t con-
sists of the resolutions adopted by the police
commissioners elegantly engrossed and
framed
John O'Donnell, aged Is, living at 216
Hamilton street, was caught and dragged
around shaft at the Clock shop yesterday
and had one of his broken near the
elbow. He was climbing up to fix curtain
when caught by the shaft
The New Haven County Stenographers
association, Jos. E Platt president, William
G. Fineout secretary, hold their regular
monthly meeting next Monday evening at
their room in the Insurance building Musi-
cal and literary exercises are upon the pro-
gramme.
Rev. Mr.. Hous hton and wife, of this city,
left yesterday for Portland, Maine. MI.
Houghton goes to officiate next Monday at
the wedding of his brother, Rev. F. N.
Houghton, formerly stationed in Middletown.
In consequence af his absence there will be
no service at the armory for the two next
Sundays.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Owing to the universal satisfaction oul
teas and coffees are giving we have decided
to give an extra inducement to purchasers
every day this week to more fully introduce
them to the public We intend to fight ii
out on this line: First, know what we are
buying; second, buy them for cash mo credit
like it); third, to sell for cash the best goods
at lowest prices; fourth, to allow no false
that the goods will be satisfactory or return
the money. Centennial Anna Tea company,
1858 State street. Try our Cream Java, soc
per pound We lead but never follow.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Mrs. Maria B., wife of Mr.. G. c.. Clinton
and daughter of the late Jarvis Barnett, died
yesterday at the residence of her daughter,
No. go Hill street. r She was in the seventy
fourth year of her age She leaves her hus-
band and two sons, G. F. and j. B. Clinton.
The sons live in New Jersey and are in the
employ of the Erie railroad. She leaves one
daughter, named st. John, a widow, with
whom she resided. She had been ill for
some time. The funeral will take place on
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at st. Paul's
church
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

MISS Ella Hill of 1o6 George street was
agreeably surprised last evening by her many
friends at her home. Among those present
were Mr.. Lawrence Opel, Mr. Leo and Ward
Hill, Matt. Hackett, Chas. Strong, Walter
Beecher Lew Harris, Miss Eta Hill, Miss
Ida and Cora Hill, Miss Katie Donovan, Miss
Annie Beasley, Miss Clara Davidson, Miss
Mamie Tierney, Misses Gussie and Nettie
NegEaur, Viola Bunne11 and Miss Ida Harris.
There was singing, dancing and instrumental
music, and about O'Clock they all sat down
to a fine spread prepared by Mrs. Hill in her
very best style.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
Severely Injured.

Annie Riggs, young daughter of Mr.
Homer Riggs, Bridgeport, went out sliding
on West avenue yesterday morning and heI
pleasure was suddenly brought to an end by
coming in collision with fence, and break
ing leg. Her upper lip was cut through
AMI her nose lacerated. DIR. Sanford who
was called, found it necessary to take three
stitches in her lip, and during this operation
and the setting of the broken limb the little
one did not once utter cry.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Why give your crayon order to photograph
ers or travelling agent when you can go di-
rect and order of Tierney, the celebrated
crayon artist, who makes nothing but real
crayon drawings, any size from sx10 to full
life size. Mr. Tierney never uses solar prints.
A portrtit made over a life photo Is simply
half photo, half crayon, the greater part of
which Is a photo. Mr.. Tierney will cheer
fully prove this to the public or to the above
named persons. TIERsEY,
775 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

A remarkable case of longevity exists In Il
stonington family. Ten brothers and sisters
are still living, though scattered over the en-
tire country from ocean to ocean. Not one
Of them " less than threescore years of age.
Never has the link been broken; not ono has
died. Among the number are men promi-
nent In their adopted States-those remain
ing in Connecticut fill high positions in so
ciety
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Earl sperry, who died in Syracuse, N. Y,
| few days ago, was well known in New Ha-
| ven, he having been born in Woodbridge and
| married for his first wife Miriam Darlington,
| of that place, and for his second wife Matil-
do Oliver, of this city. He was eighty-six
years of age.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
For mansIaughter.

DR.. Samuel ]. Allen, who had an Office in
Plantsxille about three years ago and who
shot a man dead in q Boston barroom last
May, was found guilty of granddaughter and
has been sent to State prison for five years.
Ben Butler defended him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Mrs. Abby Smith, who died recently in
Kensington, for the greater part of her life
lived on the farm now owned by Gideon
Durham in Blue Hills. Many strange stories
are told of her eccentric habits She leaves
her fortune estimated at $4,000 mostly to
relatives, the larger part going to her sister,
Mrs Jerusha Durham.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

7 Al THE IEOPLE'S SEO IL
IS lbs Standard Granulated Sugar 81
II lbs best New Turkish prtneg 81.
New Process Flour S8.95.
Oranges and Lemons doz. for 25c
Porto Rico Molnsses soc gallon.
Best quality Georges Goldfish DC pound. 2pount
blocks Homeless Cod Nc pound.
Canned Goods department well filed and prices
are all o. K.
Duryea's Glib boxes Starch Soc. Duryea's Corn
Starch &C. or 5 packages 26c.
Coca Shells DC pound
Tapoca &c per pound
Every customer who buys our Old Government
Java Coffee at pc gets fine goods as though 3.
paid for It, We save you all one profit and stake
our reputation above facts
Gross & Blackwell's pints Pickles Soc quarts So
Our Teas extra fine quality. 60c buys q regular
75c Formosa and 30c buys 35c to 40c Tea.
IL. w. MILLS, $50 STATE STR EET.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL SERVICE. ,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 6. 1851 AN.
For New England, colder, fair weather in north
ern and central portions. colder fair weather. pre-
ceded by light SHOWS i'll extreme southern portions,
northeast to northwest winds, higher barometer
FLOR the Middle States, light SHOWS followed by
colder clearing weather, north winds, higher baro-
meter.
For the vicinity of New York, light SHOWS, fol-
lowed by colder, clearing weather.
For Saturday, generally fair weather is indicated
for New England, followed by rising temperature.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Mr.. George Fl. Townsend, of Townsend
avenue, who has been very sick at the Muir
ray Hill Hotel, N. Y, is convalese mt and
with his brother, DR.. T. B. Townsend, at
Kittrell, N. G.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
Death or an ola Brideeporter.

George w. Grswold, an old and respected
Bridgeport resident, died at his homo, No
221 Main street, in that city, last Wednesday
night, aged seventy nine years. He WIS
born In Morris, Litchfeld county. For
many years previous to tho opening Of tho
railroad he drove on stage lines, and later
drove the stage Of John Barstow's line be-
tween Bridgeport and New Haven, and In
this way he became known TO large MAORI
ty of the older Bridgeporters On the open
ing Of the New York railroad he was for
quite period ticket agent at tho Bridgeport
depot, then located near the elevator build
ing site, where tho train then stopped. Later
he was conductor of local passenger train
between bridgeport and New Haven, and
then on a freight train over the whole line
About 1868 he had a paralysis of the lower
limbs which terminated his active career.
portion of the time he has been able to get
about town to church on the Sabbath with
crutches, latterly only about his own prem
ises, and that rarely. During his period he
has kept daily record of weather and events
of personal interest, which must be very
valuable. He was married to Caroline Ma
tAda Godfrey, by whom he had one son, who
survives him, George w. Griswold, jr. Mrs.
Griswold died October q, 1872. Mr.. and
Mrs. Griswold were highly esteemed mem
bers of the First Congregational church.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
VOL. LII.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Friday, February 8, 1855.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY
Articles OF Association-Thi Isl. Steamboat Co
Black Silk Fringes+At Franks.
California Honey-D. S. Cooper.
Crayons-+Tierney, IT'S Chapel Street.
Diamonds-George II. Ford.
Edwin Booth-Carll's Opera House.
Lost-Suk Enthusiastically Brothers.
Lectures To Mechanics-Shetfield Hail.
Mems Suspenders-At Franks.
New PriceS-S. s. Adams.
Pianoforte Recital-Rafael Joseffy.
Shadows of Great City-New Haven Opera House
Shirts-E. MerwinS Son.
Special Inducement- Centennial American Tea Co
Velvet RibbonS-At Franks.
-Situation-1S3 Willow Street.
White Shirts-At Franks.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06
BUNNELL's MUSEUM.


An entirely new programm is offered to-
day with an afterpiece pronounced n perfect
picture of southern life and negro eccentric
tiles. The show is much improved.
HYDE & BEHMAN's M1NsTRE1.s
Hyde & Behmans minstrel company hold
forth tonight at the New Haven Opera
House. The company give fine entertain
ment They present strong and very ut
tractive programme. They have been play
ing to crowded houses and giving fine
show
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

ford county Common Pleas court for four
wears after July 1, 1885, and w. F. Henney
Judge and E. S. White associate judge of the
Hartford Police court for two years from
that date. and Valentine B. Chamberlain
Judge of the New Britain Police court for the
same period
New bills were introduced as follows:
Senator Tatem-That in appealed cases the
court may release material witnesses on their
own recognizances, or may bind them over
on bonds. Their dispositions may be taken
when they cannot give bonds, and they may
be committed to prison on refusal to give
bonds; Judiciary.
Senator Walsh-That the fee of sheriffs in
attendance in court shall be 81 day, and for
deputies, constables and messengers 50 day;
Judiciary.
guardianship of the person, the Connecticut
industrial School for Girls shall be the guar
dian of any real estate that may be acquired
by the personal services of any girl under its
guardianship and control; Judiciary.
By the same, bill that after dividend day
next October, no savings bank shall make a
dividend on any amount in excess of So, 900
standing to the credit of any individual;
when the amount of any depositor shall have
reached Sc, 900 the treasurer of the bank
shall so notify the depositor; Banks.
Senator Dunbar-To prevent fishing for
black bass or pickerel through the ice in
Birge's pond, Bristol, on or before April 1,
1888, under penalty of a fine of not less
than 81 nor more than $50, or imprisonment
not less than 80 nor more than 80 days
Fisheries.
The following petition was presented by
Senator Morgan: Of William II. Downs, OF
Trumbul1, for $500 bounty. He recited that
he enlisted from Trumbull, served during
the war and was honorably discharged, but
owing to negligence or mistake in the office
of the Adjutant- General, the dates of his en-
listment were not communicated to the towT
authorities, SO as to make the town of Trum
bull legally responsible for the bounty
Claims.
Senator Crandall-Annual reports of the
board of CONTROL the treasurer and the spec
ia1 building committee of the Connecticut
agricultural experiment station; Agriculture
committee.
A fve-Ininute executive session on nomina
tons reported on fayorably confirmed the
following:
Brigadier-General-C Charles P
Graham, of Middletown.
Prison Observation-Disclosures Wayland, OF
New Haven, and Thomas McAIanus, of Hart
ford.
Board of Agriculture-JohnP P. Barstow, OF
Norwich, and Albert Day, of Brooklyn.
New Haven Harbor-George H. Town
send, of East Haven.
New London Groton Ferry-Oliver Per
kins and David H. johnson, of Groton.
Zoar Bridge-George W. Clarke and Dan
iel P johnson, of Oxford.
Benefits Bridge-Almon P. Downs, OF
Southbury, and Frederick Sanford, of New
town.
At the close of the executive session the
Senate adjourned to Friday at 1870 a. m.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Death of Ex-Omcer Nolan.

Ex-Police Officer James Nolan, who died
yesterday at his residence on Hamilton street,
was Be years of age and unmarried. He was
highly respected by all who knew him. He
was brother of the late Captain Michael
Nolan and leaves two married sisters and a
brother and sister unmarried who reside in
the lower part of the city. He was men,
Der of st. Patrick's church. Rev. Frank
Moore of Southington, nephew of the de-
ceased, will officiate at the funeral which will
take place tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock
from St. Patrick's church
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-02-06

Rev. William Brown of West Stratford,
who was injured last week in consequence
of running against wire, has nearly recov-
cred.