Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-20
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Proceedings of the State Legislature
The News at jacksonville.


TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Jan. 19.-There
were no bills introduced in the Senate to-
day. Several bills passed their second
reading. Numerous unimportant bills
were favOrably reported by the commit
tees. Mr.. Stripling's bill for the ap-
pointment Of superintendent of State
Prisons, was read a second time and
left on the table.
Mr.. BrysOn offered resolution calling
on our Representatives in Congress to act
together in pushing FlOrida's Indian war
claim against the United States.
The old Board Of Trustees for West
Florida Seminary at Tallahassee was re-
appointed.
Among the combinations to-day were
w. A. Hooker, for States Attorney of the
Fifth Judicial Circuit, and Z. NJ. West
for County Judge OF Leon county.
The following nominations were made:
G. NJ. Cooper for Attorney General, H. l..
Mitchell for Judge of the Fifth judicial
circuit.
Senator E. 5. Grill, from Palatka, will
be appointed State Treasurer.
The following bills were introduced in
the House:
By Mr.. Palmer-Making an appropria-
tion for Florida Agricultural College.
By Mr.. Yonge-Incorporating the Gulf
Ice Company; also one Incorporating the
Lake Stanley Land Company; and also
one Incorporating the Lake De Funiak
Land Company.
BY Mr.. Hicks-Relating to public high
ways.
By Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING appropria-
tiOns for State expenses.
By MIR. Lyle-TO incorporate Crescent
City, Putnam county, and also a me-
mortal to Congress relating to the French
spOliatiOn claims.
Gen. James YOnge, the admitted leader
Of the Democrats in the House, succeeded
in getting a bill through the House ap-
prOpriating $1,000 to FlOrida's exhibit at
New Orleans. The bill will 90 to the
Senate tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the appeals of the
press and the people for an early adjourn
ment the session Will, in all probability,
continue throughout the sixty days. 1t
Is to be regretted that the Representa-
tives Of the people are so Indifferent as to
the condition Of FlOrida's exhibit at New
Orleans. The day Is not far distant when
they will see their mistake.
AS several gentlemen have declined
seats in Gov. Perry's Cabinet on account
of the magnitude of heirprIvate business,
or the fear that the convention soon to be
held will create some changes in
the offices, etc, the Governor has
not yet completed the list of
his Official advisers. Three
members have been confirmed and rumor
says the others will be w. c. Brown, of
Tampa, Commissioner of Lands and i'm
migratlon; Judge P. W. White, of Quin-
cy, who is now in the Land office, Attor-
ney General, and DR.. +. 5. Grill, State
Senator from Palatka, State Treasurer
VINO will be Secretary Of State is not
settled. 1t is thought that Col Fred. r.
Myers, Of Tallahassee, will be the Clerk
Of the Supreme Court.
THE NEWS OF JACKSONVILLE.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 19-The
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad will shortly cut freight rates
from Chattanooga to Southern points.
The Grand Chapter of Masons met here
this morning. The Grand Lodge will
meet tomorrow.
The Citizens Committee has returned
from W Washington, and report the pros
pect good for an appropriation for a public
building for jacksonville.
Gen. Gordon and NJ. T. Littlefeld are in
the city. 1t is rumored that an import
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