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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
Loss OF THE "wN1. REMEDY
A Broken Shaft Causes a Leak which
Sends Her to the Bottom.

a Broken Shaft Causes Leak Which
Sends Her to the Bottom
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The steamship
Tallahassee, from Savannah, arrived here
to-day. On Feb. 3 at 80 O'Clock in the
evening she passed the steamship William
kennedy, of and from Baltimore for
Charleston, with he~ shaft broken and
leaking badly. She took her in tow. in
tending to run her into Cape Henry.
After towing her an hour the hawser
parted, and finding the leak gaining
rapidly, with bad sea and night comm .
on, Capt. Parker and the officers con-
| cluded to abandon towing and leave the
ship. He then transferred the crew.
numbering q, without accident to the
steamship Tallahassee.
THE KENNEDY EN- ROUTE TO SAVANNAH.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 5.-The steamship
W "a. Kennedy, reported abandoned on
Tuesday last off the North Carolina coast,
left this port on Saturday last for Savan-
nah, temporarily supplying the place of
the Mcclellan. Chief Engineer Muir,
who has reached Baltimore, says that the
shaft broke in the sleeve, and the ship
then began to leak. After the attempt of
the Tallahassee to tow her, in which the
capstan was torn out, the leak increased
and when she was abandoned the water
was waist deep in the engine room.
THE KENNEDY's RESTING PLACE.
The steamship William Crane arrived
at this port this evening, and reports Aav-
ing passed two masts above the water off
Lookout shoals, where it was ten fathoms
deep. They are supposed to be those of
the William Kennedy, as she was brig
rugged, and that was near the place where
she was abandoned.
HISTORY OF THE 1uDJN-uT,xr
The William Kennedy was about twen-
ty years old, having been built at Mystic.
Conn, in 1868. She was purchased by the
Merchants aud Miners TRANSPORTATION
Company about twelve years ago, and
run off and on between this port and Bal
tlmore, under command of Capt.
u. ID. Foster, being also on the
Providence route and afterwards
on the line between Charleston
and Baltimore as a companion ship of the
SaragOssa. When abandoned she was
commanded by Capt. j. G. Parker. She
was a wooden vessel of 975 tons burthen.
and was very serviceable freight ship.
The company have been rather unfor-
tunate of late with their ships, although
this has been the first vessel lost bV them.
They can point with pride to their record
OF never having lost a passenger.
SUNK ON AN ANCHORAGE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Tbe Sional
Corps station at Portsmouth. N. c. re-
ports that the steamer Norwood. plving
between Elizabeth and MOOrehead CITY.
n. o., ran on the anchor on Arbor Island
bar, PamlIcO Sound, yesterday afternoon,
and sunk in eight feet of water. No lives
were lost. Part of the cargo and the yes-
sci can be saved.
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SUNK ON AN ANCHORAGE.
VIRGINIA COUPONS.
State Officials EnjOined from Refusing
to Receive Them for License Taxes.

State Officials EnjOined from Refusing
to Receive Them for License Taxes.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 5.-Judge Hughes,
of the United States Court, had an order
entered to-day in the case of Parson
against State Auditor Marye, which re-
strains that official, the City Treasurer
and the Commissioner of Revenue of
Richmond from refusing to receive nearly
$1,000 worth of coupons in payment of
license taxes and all other dues due the
State of Virginia, whenever any person
may CHOOSE to tender such coupons in
payment of their taxes. He moreover
commands the Commissioner OF Revenue
to grant such parties license and permit
them to do business, and said parties shall
not be required to pay in anything other
than coupons. The order stands, how
ever, only until Feb. 10, when the ques-
tiOns involved will be heard by the United
States Circuit Court. The bill filed in the
case raises questions not heretofore
brought out, but disobedience to the tenn
porary order can involve only case of
contempt of court, which cannot be a
serious matter where officers act under
the color of the statute law
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
FLORIDA,S EAIR.
A Magnificent Display of FruIts-The
MiIitary's Prize Drill

n MaSnlHcenL display or Frutts-Tbe
Military's Prize Drill.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 5.-The
weather to-day has been all that could be
desired. 1t has been the best day of the
fair and was marked by the largest at.
tendance. 1t is conceded that the dis.
play of fruit is the best ever exhibited
1t is very tastefully arranged and shows
firmly that Florida Is sanguine of success
at New Orleans In this department. The
daily musical programme has been OK.
cellent. The Magnolia Band, of Boston,
will probably receive the premium for the
best outside of the State. The Eustis
band will probably be awarded the prize
for The best in Florida. A patent orange
wrapper receives much attention. The
display of vegetables is good. en-
bracing a large number of varieties.
They are fresh, and in fine condition. The
Fruit Growers Association adopted res
OlutiOn to incorporate an exchange with a
capital of $4,000, and appointed a CON-
mittee to prepare articles and book sub
scriptiOns. Much interest is shown in the
enterprise. The military contest occurred
this morning. The following companies
were present: Jacksonville Artillery.
Light Infantry, Metropolitans, Gaines
OudItlE.
The Jacksonville Light Infantry took the
premium.
Evans, of the Gainesville Guards, was
the best drilled individual.
The Cadets were excluded from partici-
patton in the contest.
Three races were run. They were of no
special interest.
The body of a white infant was found
floating in McCoy's creek to-day.
LEGISLATIVE DISCUSSION.
TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 5.-In both Houses
the day was spent chiefly in discussing
the convention bill. The members differ
mainly as to the mode of registration and
the basis of representation. The bill now
provides tor the election of delegates
equal In number to the present Legisla-
ture, to meet the second Tuesday in June,
and also that the constitution, when
framed, shall not take effect till adopted
by the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
RepubIican Senators In Caucus

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The Republican
Senators met in caucus after the adjourn
ment of the Senate this afternoon, and
discussed for an hour the condition of the
business of the session. 1t was decided
to continue the discussion of the anti-sil-
yer coinage bill for the present. No other
action was taken.
The possibility of reaching action upon
the land grant forfeiture bills was the
principal subject Of discussion, and wide
differences of opinion were developed in
respect to which one of these measures
shall have precedence. 1t is probable
that another caucus will be called to fur
thpr consider the M after
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
The Two Courts Martial

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The record and
findings of the court martial In the case
OF Col. A. p. Morrow We're to-day for
warded to the Acting Judge Advocate
General of the Army, by whom they will
be reviewed before being submitted tC
the Secretary of War. The trial lasted
only two days, and only one witness was
examined, as the court was ordered by
the President. The case will eventually
be submitted to him for final action. The
trial OF Gen. Swain upon the new charge
preferred against him will begin before
the general court martial in session in
this CITY on Saturday.
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SILVER DOLLARS.
Mr.. Brown Stands Up for the STANDARD
Bnt Not the Trade Coin.

MIR. Brown Stands Up for the Standard
But Not the Trade Coin.
/ WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-At . o'clock to-
dav the Senate took up the bill for tie re-
demption of the trade dollar. Upon
this MIR. Brown took the floor. He argued
that the true policy of the United States
was to develop the resources of their
own country, and leave other nations to
look out for themselves. Above all, it
was important to maintain the balance Of
trade in our favor, even If for this pur-
pose it should become necessary TO IN
crease the tariff duties and to shut out
all foreign Iuxuries. Gold would tnen
flow in from abroad, and in time Woulu
be sufficient to retire every legal tenuer
note, and leave us with currency COLI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
Cant. Eads' Stand

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-At a meeting OF
| the River and HarbOr Committee today
it was decided to report amendments to
the river and harbOr appropriation bill,
eliminating the item which proposed to
make Capt. Eads consulting engineer for
the Mississippi River Commission and to
place him in charge of the i'm
provemerts of Galveston harbOr. The
proposed amendments will decrease
the appropriation tor Galveston harbor
from $750,000 to 100000 and will provide
that no part of this sum shall be eXpend-
ed until the harbOr commission, provided
for in the bill, examine the harbor and
make q reDOrt
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LOGAN NOMINATED.
The Illinois Republican Senatorial
Caucus Makes It's Choice

1he Illinois Republican Senatorial
Caucus Makes It's Choice
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Feb. 5.-The Re-
publican Senatorial caucus met this eve
ming, Senator Mason presiding. In his
address Mr.. Mason remarked that the
Republicans of the entire country were
watching to see what the Republicans of
Illinois would do. If the Republicans
could do nothing else they could at least
prevent the election of a Democrat until
the Republican Governor could appoint
Republican to fill the vacancy in the
United States Senate. Senator Whiting
nominated Gen. Logan, and was applaud
ed. Representative Cooley, of Knox
county, seconded the nomination. Rep
resentative Scharlan, of Cook, eulogized
Gen. Logan, and in the name of the Grand
Army of the Republic seconded
his nomination. Senator ThOmp-
son, of Champaign, Senator Ham
ilton, of IrOquOis, Senator Morris,
OF Hope, and several others made speeches.
after which, on motion of Mr.. Fuller, of
Boone, Gen. Logan was nominated by a
rising vote and by acclamatiOn. A com
mittee was sent to notify him of the ac-
ton OF the caucus, and while they were
absent the caucus sang tsMarching
Through Georgia." and were singing it
when Gen. Logan escorted by the COM
mittee appeared at the door. The music
was kept up until he reached the Chair
mans desk and was introduced. He
spoke with much feeling, and expressed
his profound gratitude for the honor done
blm by the caucus, and of his indebted
ness to the people of Illinois for the
hOnors received at their hands. He al
luded to the fact that the Legislature
was evenly divided, but said that
II all the Republicans stood
by him he would he
elected or would prevent the election of a
Democrat. When he was in the army
and was opposed by an equal number of
men the enemy never got the better of
him. He further said that he would not
have the office unless it came to him
honestly and hOnorably and he intended
to so conduct the fight as to meet the ap-
probation Of all honorable men. Gen.
Logan was frequently applauded during
the speech. After some more speeches by
various members the caucus adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
The JelIerson Ivnohinr

DESMOINEs, IA, Feb. 5.-The bodies of
the murderers OF old man Jefferson. at
Audubon, have all been disposed of. The
friends OF Wilson claimed his body last
night and took it away. This morning
two brothers of Smith claimed the re.
mains. The mother and sister Dora looked
ut the body of Cicero Jefferson, asked
what was going to be done with il and then
lett. The body was buried this evening
by order of the Coroner at AudubOp
Several persons were summoned before
lhe grand jury there to-day to testify as
t. what they knew of the lynching, but 10
clue was obtained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
The spoIiation Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-Inquiries con-
tinue to be received here as to the status
Notwithstanding the publication in va
riOus connections of the fact that it has
passed both houses, been signed by the
President, and is now a law, and that the
President has recently forwarded to Con-
gress request from the Secretary of
state for an appropriation to enable the
State Department to cause preliminary
search to be made of the records of the
French Prize Court III order to carry out
the provisions of this act
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
The Postal Exhibit.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--To the high
charges for labor, transportation, etc. =,
the sum of $4,000 appropriated for the
display of the post Office exhibit at the
New Orleans Exposition, has been ex-
hausted, and the representative of the de-
partment at New Orleans has been directed
to discharge the employees. The post
complete unless additional funds are pro-
vided by Congress. The Third Assistant
Postmaster General denies the published
statement that the agent of the depart
ment has exceeded the sum appropriated
in his expenditures
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06

LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 5.-The body of
d man found last Saturday on Coal noun
IAN, near Wytheville, has been identified
as that of timer from PennsvIvanis
named Perry. The mystery surrounding
his murder has been cleared up, and a
negro named AlVy jackson has been in
dIcted for the crime. Perry was shot BY
jackson from ambush with load OF
siugs, but was not killed, and the muir
d"rer then beat him to death with a heayv
club. jackson was captured while play
ing banjo at a dance, dressed in the
bloody clothes of his victim.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
ROssa's Wound and Foe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-O'Donovan Ros-
sa's assailant. Mrs. Dudley. was in her
usually placid frame of mind this morn
ing when reporter called to see her.
MIS-. Dudley said that she had received
ongratulatOry messages from both Eng
lishmen and Irishmen; some offered as
Nlstance, others advice. She read with
considerable amusement the report from
London that she had during her youth
studied for the stage. Sle is still reticent
concerning her personal history.
SORRY THAT ROssA WAS NOT KILLED:
VIENNA, Feb. 5.-The FrenadenbIdtt
0penl y expresses regret that Mrs. Dudley
Jailed in her purpose of killing Rossa,
ana expresses the hope that some AmerI-
cans will lynch him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
The Illinois Election Trial.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-The trial of Joseph
z: Maxim for participation in the alleged
Eighteenth ward election frauds began
in the United States Court this morning.
The attorney for the defendant asked for
another continuance, but this was re-
fused and the work of impaneIing the
jury began.
A large part of the day was consumed
in selecting the jury, which, when i'm
paneled, was composed of farmers and
business men from various parts of the
State, 20 being from Cook county. The
remainder Of the sitting was devoted to
prosecution and defense.
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FLORIDA.

- -1" paper is TO be established at Barlow
--''--e is 20 have a new bank building.
g. election Of Quincy Will take place
e,- -t rad Pensacola Of a disreputs-
q -. man named Hunter was drowned
h. aa bay last week.
5.- -- plant has been found growing
.ers ~ the Everglades.
pine apple at Fort Myers weighs
~-' and has SIX slips on it.
o- Glen julia, Gadsden county,
-4lge', to Mount Pleasant.
A. Magbee, associate editor of
irdidH, died on Jan. IS.
.-e farthest south Of any point in
'ates reached by railroad.
S-igator skins have been shipped
Myers during the past SIX weeks.
about $500. .Os0 acres Of land in
MY and only about $40 acres IN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
Money to Influence Legislation,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Geo. E. Lemon,
pension attorney of this city, was before
the House Committee on the Payment of
Pensions, Bounty and Back Pay to-day,
and in answer to inquiries of members
said that ne paid Col. Ingersoll $2,50O and
Judge Wilson 1000 to secure the passage
of the law enacted at the last session of
Congress relative to the increase of attor.
neys' fees in pension cases. Mr.. Lemon
further said that the payment of these
sums was contingent upon the passage of
ba
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
A Newspaper,s FditInn soiaaa

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The government
seized the entire edition of Yesterdays
Datstger Zeitung, Liberal paper, be-
cause OF the radical tone of its Hamburg
correspondence. The seizure is consid-
cred an extraordinary action on the part
OF the government, and is the first case Of
the seizure of a newspaper which has oc-
cured here within the mast twenty Years
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LEGATRs PROFANITY.
The FOrcible Manner in Which Legate
Speaks of the ST. John Matter

The FOrcible Manner in Which Legate
Speaks of the st. John Matter.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-James F. Le-
gate, of Kansas, who is said to have been
| a gO-between in the st. John negotiations,
has been summoned here by the Springer
committee. He is a large, red faced and
very prOfane man. The following is pub
lished as the report of an interview had
with him to-day:
''What are you summoned before the
Springer committee for, Gen. Legate?7
"By -, sir, you know as much about
that as l do.'>
sit is said that you are wanted to
testify as to the conduct of pension Off
cials in the Ohio campalgnY
81 know nothing about it. sir. l
haven't any idea what they want with
me-"
Perhaps" suggested the reporter,
they want to pump you about the St.
John matterY'
''Well, they'll be -- smart if they
get any answers out of me about it," re-
torted Mr.. Legate.
THE RIVERS AND HARBORs.
The House to-day proceeded with the
river and harbOr bill as far as the clause
making provision for the harbOr at Sandy
morrow pending final action on that Sec
tiOn. The committee has decided that it
will be useless to attempt to force the bill
through with the Eads Galveston harbOr
scheme embodied in it. They have there
fore determined to amend by striking out
the section, and will recommend instead
that $5OO,OOO be appropriated for Calves
ton, 10 be expended through the regular
channels. This action was forced upon
the committee through the merciless ham
mering against the proposition to give
Capt. Eads carte blanche to eXpend three
quarters of a million in any manner he
might see hit. Every member who has
spoken in opposition to the bill has OBJ
jected to the Galveston grab, and Mr..
Willis, the Chairman of the committee,
feared that the whole bill would fail if
the Eads project was insisted upon, more
tlan fifty members having openly ex-
pressed a determination to oppose the
passage of the bill unless the objection
able feature was stricken out. By taking
recess this evening instead of the usual
adjournment the friends of the bill hope
to be able to dispose of it finally on Satur-
day.
FLORIDA POST OFFICES.
The following Florida post offices have
been discontinued: Joella, in Alachua
county, and WaYerly, in Bradford county.
The mail in the former case goes to Gracy
post office, and in the latter to Providence
post office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
Words from worthy Physicians.

DIR. B. r. Doyle, Wadley, Ca, says: 81
consider Browns Iron Bitters superior as
tonic to any preparation now in use.''
DIR. W. J. Davis, Lewis, Iowa: browns
Iron Bitters gives the best satisfaction to
those who use it," DIR. j. NJ. Klein,
WATERFORD, S. c.: ''Brown's Iron Bitters
has given universal satisfaction DR.. s..
H. Myers, ShebOygan, Wis: 81 recon-
mend Browns Iron Bitters for general
debility, loss of appetite and want OF
strength These are only four physi-
clans. We could as easily give similar
testimony from four thousand, did space
permit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06

CEDARTOwN, GA, Feb. 5.-BY the ac-
cidental caying in of a bank at the ore
mines this morning, five miles east of this
place, Bob MaXey, colored convict, had
his left leg broken below the knee. Am
putation will probably be necessary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
RACING DATES POSTPONED.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 5.-The new Memphis
Jockey Club announce change of their
opening day OF the annual spring meeting
from Monday, April 20, to Wednesday,
April %. Five days racing will be given
as originally published, with no change
as to the stakes, which close Feb. 10. The
postpOnement was made to enable large
stable of horses in attendance at the New
orleans spring meeting, which closes
april IL, to have ample time for trans
portatiOn to Memphis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
A Cut ofa MfII5oD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill,
reported to the House of Representatives
to-day, recommends an appropriation of
sal, ,213, 701, which is $l,OSS, 46S less than
appropriation for the present fiscal year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
CLOTHIERS FAII..
VICKsBURG. Mrss Fen <

NICKsBURG, MISS, Feb. "a. Ruhman
& Co., clothiers, have made an assign.
ment. Preferences are given to the
amount of $4,000. Mr.. Ruhman thinks
tnat the assets will be sufficient to pay
the creditors in full.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
Reduced rates to New OrIeans

AUGUSTA, Feb. 5.-The seduction of
fares to New Orleans is being carried into
effect. Passenger rates from Augusta to
New Orleans by the Queen and Crescent
route, via Birmingham, and the Atlanta
and New Orleans Short Line, via Mont
gomery, have been reduced from $22 to
SIC for round trip tickets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06

DALTON, GA, Feb. 5.-Tests made to
day in the mineral ranges of the Cohutta
mountains confirms the previous report
Of the existence there Of large golc
deposits,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
A Throat to Sing WIN

What throat is the best for a singer to
teach high notes with? A sore throat. If
1t becomes too sore, use Taylor's Chero-
kee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen,
which cures hoarseness and a husky
voice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Rebecca b. Mitch
Ell and Francis Kunzler, proprietors OF
tue Hotel Brunswick, made an assign
ment TINS afternoon giving preferences
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
A Marine Hospital Service Annointment.

:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The vacancy in
the Marine Hospital Service, caused by
resignation and promotion. will be filled
by the appointment of DR.. Louis L. Will
liams, of South Carolina, who passed the
examination of the examining board at
its session last fall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-06
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.

Rivers and HarbOrs Cause Heated
Words in the Lower House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-In the Senate
to-day MIR. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, Of
fered a resolution, which was agreed to,
directing the Committee on Naval Affairs
to investigate the organization of the
navy and all questions touching its line
and staff corps and all ranks and grades,
together with questions of pay and pro-
motion. The resolution authorizes the
committee to sit during the recess of the
Senate and to send for persons and pa
pers, and requires it to report at the
next session.
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EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Four Interesting Races at New 0rlean
A Memphis POstpOnement.

n u 1AehPhls L ostpohemenC.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 5.-There was q
light attendance at the races here TODAY
The weather was clear and pleasant anC
the track was in good condition. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RACE.-Five- e. ghths Of a mile. II
was won by Lucy johnson, with Queen Esther
second. and Nat Trumbull a good third
Time :O6. The winner led from the start.
SECOND RACE.-Three-q Of a mile
1t was won by Maltolio, with Belle B second
and Manltou good third. Time :23.
THIRD RACE.-One mile. 1t was won by
Princess, with Matte Rapture second, an6
Monticello poor third. Time AS
FOURTH RACE.-One and one eighth miles
1t was won by Lord Edward by a length, witt
Princess Ban second, and Leroy third beat.
inn Arentino, Greenwood, Sam Emery and
Carella. Time 2.03 W