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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13
Public Roads.

We have heretofore several times in these
columns urged upon the attention of the people
The wisdom of making good public roads The
farmer IS directly interested IN securing good
roads, because he has to travel over them,
whether going on business or pleasure The
towns are indirectly interested in the question,
for the more easily The products Of labor reach
market the hytier and freer trade is. The
season OF the annual road working is now at
hand, and road overscers should use their ut
most efforts to get the highways in good condi-
ton. Probably the most important poin' to be
gaincd-aDd it is the one usually least cOnsid-
ered-is The proper drainage Of the contiguous
land to lhc road. In the first place the road bed
should be graded SO AS to slope from the centre
towards each side. Should The surrounding
land be low and flat bitches must be cut to
carry of the water, else work will he thrown
away in raising grade. For, if water stands
constantly on both sides, the roadway must
become wet, and with The passage of wagons
and other vehicles over it be cut into holes or
worked into an impossible bog. Ii is admitted
that The road laws generally are detective and
inadequate, this is not so in FlOrada and the
greatest vigilance and activity can only partial
ly attain the end sought, good roads.
few scrapcrs and plenty of shoves, furnished
by the county, and good deal of
attention and supervision by the officers them
selves, will be found wise and economical ex-
penditures, both of money and time. One OF
the greatest needs of the South is the immigra-
ton OF small farmers-agrcultural induslrialists,
who. to quote homely saying, live at home
and board at the same place" The attention
of such men in all parts of the world is turning
towards US, and that community which offers
such inducem ents as good public roads and
public schools will secure them as citizens.
Good public roads are public blessing, condu-
Give to the prosperity and happiness If the
people. Let unusual efforts be made toward
securing such this summer and fall.-Panters
Journal
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13
Washington Post. July -.
Million. Of Acres G0s. the People.

The principle that a railroad company has no
vested right i'll any lands granted Ia it by Con-
grt>> until the locality O the road has been le-
gall, fixed and a>ccI tanned, and the land actually
selected, is upheld in a long argumenlatve letter
addressed yesterday hy the Commissioner at The
General Land Office to the Register and Re-
ceiver at Walla Wa.ln, Washington Territory
The effect of this decision, if Sustained by the
Secretary OF the Interior, will bc TO restore en-
try under the homes;ca aud other laws many
million acres of public ltnl which have been
kept out OF market for many years, because
claimed by railroad corporations. In the course
of his decision, which is quite lengthy, the Com
missioner cites from leading decisions of the Su
premc Court, and concludes IA follows:
Following these decisions, by the authority of
which am governed. must hold that a with
drawnl vi land by the Commissioner of the Gen
era Land Office, when Withdrawals from settle
ment, entry or other appropriation not re-
qured by law, is effective only rs inform ,tion in
defining the limits within which indemnify St.
leciions may be made IN proper time and man
ner, but is not operative as IL prohibition OF set
Elements and entries within such limi under The
Public Land laws prior /" the Time when law
full selection by the railroad company has act
ualy been made.
This decision was brought out by All inquiry
from the Receiver OF the Land Office at Walla
Walla, Washington Territory, as to whether or
not the Northern Pacific Railroad Company is
entitled to the Ian regularly settled upon by one
Miller, but which WAS by change in the line of
the above mentioned roid brought within its in
demni'y limits.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

We deprecate controversial discussion
of the new Constitution at present, DEEM
ing this premature for the reason that
those who antagonize it may be incited
to reckless attacks upon it that will preju-
dice the public mind again>ta fair under
standing, and may so far commit them
selves to opposition tina, they cannot well
retire from the attitude in which they
NAV hastily place themselves. 1t has not
yet been generally read and understood,
and the delegates have but arrived among
their constituents, to whom and TO their
local papers they may in due time explain
the motives and the bearings of sundry
provisions of the new instrument which
have been assailel. Five or six OF the
State papers have expressed dlssati>tac-
ton. Their number constitutes but a
meagre minority Of the press of Florida.
Ii will be remembered that the min oritv in
Convention made an amount of talk quite
disproVor,ionate TO their number. W e
beg TO protest that We i" not cite this in
analogy We merely chronicle the fact.
1t i also a fact that the Democratic ma
iority prevailed in the Convention in spite
Of tactious coalitions with the minority
opposition. and As in the Convention so
doubtless will il he in the State at the
election for ratification.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

Mr.. Stark Davis. who lives opposite Fort My
ers on the north side of the river, informs us
that he has been growing Para grass for some
years past, and now has a supply that he could
easily furnish in Fort Myers for the forage Of
two or three dozen cows This ought to be
good news to those who keep cows IN this place,
as Para grass is said to be feed of the very best
quality for cattle and horses. They prefer it TO
anything green grown here unless il may be
crab grass. Mr.. Davis says he has on his land
many shoots twenty feet long. 1t grows very
rapidly, makes succulent forage and is grass
that deserves TO be extensively cultivated. We
hope Mr.. Davis may find ready market for his
gage in lie cultiva,ion.-F6rt Myers Press
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

The report of the United States Agricultural
Bureau as to the condition oi the cotton crop IN
the Southern States for August comes two day
after that 0i the National Exchange, and natu-
rally CAUSES a comparison OF The TWO. As the in
formation upon which these reports are based
IS derived from different sources, and as they
have somewhat different system of values, i
i 10 be expected that there should be some VA
ria,ions between them. Yet these two reports
for August give very nearly The same general re-
suit
The Agricultural Bureau makes the average
for the crop 96.-the best for August. with the
one exception Of August. 1880. The general az :
eragc Of the National Cotton Exchanges rtpof,
was o. showing difference of only half .'aihi
between the two
Coming 20 the several States however, There
IS a marked variation, needing some consiera-
tion. and which shows a difference it Is SOME.
what hard 10 understand
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

Some employees OF the Florida Railway
and Navigation Company-and we refer
to none resident at Tallahassee-have
sought by various statements and argu-
ments 10 discourage the popular feeling
in favor Of our railroad northward to con-
nee, with the Georgia system. We do
not seriously object TO this, for such OPP
position j. an additional argument IN ald
of our roa.l. II the line that has mo-
noPoly of our transportation business OF
poses the construction OF another roa' II
indicates fear that competition may inlure
is business. and ii is to our interest that
il should TO the extent Of forcing the re-
duc.on of its charges to such reasonable
rates a. are enJoved by other communi-
ties at competitive points. The "pP">i-
ton Of the monopoly TO the construction
of our road xil avail nothing: it cannot
prevent it, for We are lis helpless subjects
only when i, has our property in posses
SION and rompes the payment OF high
charges To redeem it, But is not the pol
lev Of such opposition short sighted II
ly ,!,r construction Of a road which Will
Open up onr country 10 settlement and IN
creased productiveness the business that
must still 20 over the line Of the present
monopoly is greatly enlarged. may II not
pav better az reduced rates than the small!
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

Judge James Garland, probably the oldest
Judge in the world, and it ia believed the oldest
member of the Masonic fraternity in the United
States, died at his hime in Lynchburg, Va. on
the 7th, in the 95lh year of his age. Judge Gar
land was q native of Albemarle county, Va. He
adopted the profession of law, and was, early in
his career, conspicuous for great ability an adj
vocate, and finally came to be the greatest prose
cutting attorney in Western Virginia. He a
volunteer in the war of 1912, and was twice
elected to Congress- He was a warm friend of
President jackson, and made notable speech
in defence of the latter III the House, for which
Mrs Jackson thanked him in person and by let
ter. He was prosecuting attorney OF Lynch
burg for nearly twenty years, and Judge of the
Corporation Court for fifteen years, and has been
altogether at the bar and on the bench seventy
three years, having only retired in 1888 when in
his 92d year, and after he had become totally
blind In all his official life he never had but
two of his decisions reversed. He became q Ma
son in 1912 He voted for James Madison for
President, and for every nominee of the Demo-
cratic party since, having gone to The polls in a
carriage last November and cast his ballot for
Cleveland and Hendricks
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

The great enterprise for rcopening Of
the New Orleans Exposition next winter
with view to increasing the trade Of
the Southern States with Central and
South America, i cheering sign Of ro
bust and buoyant spirit Of progress on
the part Of the people Of New Orleans :;
for We learn that it i u them chiefly that
this bold and brilliant adventure for the
advancement Of southern interests is to
b. credited. There j. an almost incoln-
rutable trade awaiting the south, in Cen
trail and South America, and nothing but
courageous confidence on the part Of
southern men with capital is necessary 70
realize it, We h&il this movement at
New Orleans as the harblnger Of mag
niticent southern trade southwark, and
that too in a day not far in the future.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13
Health. Wealth and Happiness

Are more intimately connected with a
sound stomach and good condition of the
blood than most people suppose. Thin
blood means weakness, languor and mis-
cry. A dyspeptic means all the horrors
you can think Of Browns Iron Bitters
means enriched blood, good digestion,
healthy appetite, sweet sleep and vigor-
Gus strength. Mr.. Henry Hallam, South
18th street, st. Louis, says, "Brown's
Iron Bitters relieved me of dyspepsia,
purified my blood, and gave me an appe-
tite." Thousands of others testify in the
same way.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13
~rirnflfc AmrrCan.
The New Exposition at New Or
leans.

The buildings and plant Of the Worlds
Cotton Centennial Exposition at New
Orleans have been bought by a stock
company for $4,000, the amount of in
dcbtedncss attached to the late enterprise.
The new Boar! Of Managers are to re-
open in the fall again, under the title of
the North, Central and South American
Exposition, the display to be opened to
the public November 10, and close not
later than March 81 The plans and reg
ulations are similar TO those Of the last
exposition, and the display is intended to
cover the same class Of exhibits. The en-
try book for exhibitors is to be opened
August | and closed November b, so there
need be no delay in opening AT the APP
pointed time with everything in order
from the start The company to manage
the new exposition is organized under the
laws of Louisiana, with capital stock of
$500, 900, and it is said will not ask or ex-
pcct aid from the government.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

Some of these variations are quite lneXplica
bic, That OF Texas for instance, seven points
is alone equivalent to 80 900 bales The Agri-
cultural Bureau finds the crops less promising
in that State thar in any portion of the cotton
country. This certainly does not agree with
the telcgraphic reports which declare The cotton
in Texas to be in excellent condition, with moth
ing to fear except the drouth, and able Ia do
without rain Tor several weeks yet. On the
other hand the Agricultural Bureau finds an ex-
cellent crop in Florida, where The Cotton En-
change finds She staple poorer than anywhere
else This however, amounts 10 difference OF
ONLY Il few thousand bales. 1t is strange that
after differing materially "n these and several
other points, the sum totals of the two reports
should be 81 near each other.
On the subject uf the caterpillar the Depart
men, Of Agriculture announces The appearance
of this enemy OF HE South al several points, hut
as vet II has done no harm. In about half The
States they have not even put in appear
ance
Although not fully agreeing With each other
in All respects these tw" reports nearer
perhaps than i usual in cases al this kind.
The Western ID bulletins often contradict
each other in The most remarkable and emphatic
manner anil there are regularly recognized bull
and bear reports 1t is gratifying To know that
We are free from this. Great progress has been
made in the matter OF crop estimates in the last
few wears and The hungling and faulty reports
first is ned have given way 10 very careful and
accurate ONES Ii is 10 be hoped that The day
will arrive when two such respectable au-
lhorltie, rs the DEPARTING Mt ot Agriculture and
the National Cotton Exchange vii: more fully
aurrt. in All lurticulars
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

The MOSQUITO Gro? in Florida is said t" be
smaller han n~ua This year, o"lug TO lhe dis
covery nj q =. Johns hotel keeper, h" tried HE
experiment Of throwing oil into ponds and
staguant bits of water. He found that ii pre-
vented The ins CT, from Matching, and his plan is
CO nIng into general Use in The State-N u.
I'<~,
Methods Of prevention Of the mosquito
crop, and methods of protection against
il. may be necessary in some sections, but
the insects don't amount I" a real nu-
,ance in Tallahassee The use Of nets is
no, general, the majority Of persons
finding that they are not essential to
comfort We wish it TO he distinctly
understood that among the rare induce
mcnt> Of the Tallahassee country is
almost entire exemption from insect pests
that torment existence in :" many pats
II The I-ntel states aud the rest of the
world.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

Mr. H. w. Clark, Of the jacksonville
HrnM, i spoken Of for postmaster Of
that civ. We know Of none better
qualified for the duties of the position, or
more deserving on the merits Of his earn
ct Democracy.
A new sorrow has been discovered by
ciM Ga-.ttc. He i afraid that when
Jefferson Davis dies some Of the North
ern soldiers, by way Of reciprocity, will
be called upon 10 act a, pail bearers.
That would have tendency to phliterate
the traces Of sectional anmo-ity, it i
truc.-N y WorM
Applications can be made to the
School Board Of this county until the
first Tne-day in September for Bcneti-
ciary Scholarship i'll the state Agricul-
tural College, The contest for the schol-
ar,hip will be made on that day. 1t will
be remembered that every county in the
state i entitled TO one scholar for every
Representative and Senator.--Luke THy
Guth.
Col. J. g. Gibbcs, Of Quincy, having
been appointed special inspector Of Gus
toms at the port Of Mobile, and ordered
TO report in person to the Department,
left for Washington to-day. Many will
oin IL in the regret that the Colonel did
not receive All appointment which would
have kept him in a state in which he has
eloqucntly battlcl through SO many cam
paigns
w hcrrvcr a Democratic paper is
found which snccrs at the President,
some discrcditable personal motive for
its hostility Is always obvious, while
every month sees a larger proportion of
the party organs coming to Clcvcland's
support Only editors who have some
private reason for opposition, or who are
blind to public opinion, longer stand ont
against the drift Of the tidc.-.N y.
POST
The Administration has been NOV
ing slowly, but it hasn't been standing
stock still III the matter Of appointments
Up to Saturday night the President had
filled $50 Presidential post offices, out Of
possible 2,232, about onc-ftth of the
whole, while the Unconstitutional has
appointed $500 postmastcrs out of d.
900 Of the fourth-cla-s. At the present
rate the President will get through with
complete change in the fourth-cla>s
offices before the middle Of his term, and
this without upsctting things in hi. haste.
Before the President is through" saws
friend OF his from New York, "there
will be not only no complaint, but it will
be conceded wv those who condemn him
now that he has acted wisely from the
beginning = Charleston Ncns md CON.
I
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

The following special dispatch - =,
New Orleans Tn.<s- I.,,.o,o, e
the recent fire on Palafox What =
sacola u"
PENSACOLA. Aug ia fye e...,...,
3 O'Clock this morning on The p. M'sa
wharf II originated in a -fo,e b.. Ia. *'esi
ing :" MIS- Annie L~BAron IL: Gag
insurance |, was ncruIis.! - pfv. ~
ship oiandlers The stock VA ~, ia, +, -,
Loss 300. no Insurance f"tei
l. " Merritt * son. ship broker. oH
nisnrt L'ss $50. no Insurance iar-
Alex Grant, contracting slev-Iore oa;..
niture Lo>s 5000 no insuranc4 ''''f W.
j. @ Petersen. poriw arden a,si, -.
Loss 400; no insurance ne
The flames then crossed lie .,-e.-.,.
OF Bell x Bel. totally d'-iroyie- ,,. ,.'' '''e
AMI Contents Loss $;DDD ~ .'.''lns
huiliing. 5000 insurance On SOCK "a
The Scandinavian Church y =. ,t,a ,.,..
Loss 5000 insured ior $30p %
+. Summons ono SOY b.a5.,
800, b" in>urAnc" II ~. oer1is.-. - In. '-S'
% Brien a. sailor b.aiding hons Ahes
D"elliDz hou-e q JA-pe' R4n3 L,.tlm
DO insurance f""i
f Levy, junk d.a'er Lo-. sso"o d. i....
ancc t's-''
jack Dairy, two t.iAin.., = ~ ,o
ancc on huiliinr. WI
Mr.. VI T. Bass B.ldNjn In a,-n
.ufance $1,000 TIL, huildin. ia. ,l..',..''.a'
Ne~sr-. II BAar- AMI \ DoNnir-. ,.-.l-..eH
chants who h., All ,h.ir oftice ,,-r-.-.. a'''
8 900 no insurance ny
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ance $50 ''e''
). w Va & c., ~ Aad io~ aa- L..
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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13

tie. : EI.. =. O: pcn-.c'.. IN" If the
- - ,ci;.-t, .'tve- az ~ t""D- Democrat!
s.. -. - Convection. Mas "a NE cry '"-'tat
IL" co.-- w M !jFer 'Al- afternoon ahG ~
:c...n II 4 ,ew d4y..-Jlrk'1hr,l> NrtI
W.. DO not exactly understand What
oar esteemed contemporary means by
The yonng Democracy though We
would know il We SAW it in certain other
laI~r,: but in none would it apply t"
Gen Yonge IL the Convention he - od
where he has Away stood, in the line Of
The organized Democracy gallant
service in the front rank. We may
remark that We know Of but one kind Of
Democracy = not "young Democracy,
nor "liberal Democracy nor in1openI-
ent DeInocr4cy" but Democracy pure
and simple" Probably the writer Of the
above paragraph referred to Gen. on@e's
age - and though he Is many year.
younger than some other D. tnpcratir
leaders his Democracy is a. old a their,
is old a. Thomas Jefftr-on'-
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-08-13
Major St. Clair Asram5ha- sold the

late Darbyville, feels large enough TO
desire incorporation.
Hon. A. J. Polh.it. VITO several times
represented Hamilton rountS IN the Leg
isla,ure. died in jasper on the 7ih instant
Of paralysis.
The Savannah Nt,rs sagge-t- that As
italy and Austria wouldn't pave Mr..
Kelley he he assigned To Persia where he
would probably stick.
Col. VIM. MacWi:lan-. ei.tor Of
the Nassau Cou,.ty R.cord. Ma absent in
Washington when Il At Pa!ef attacked
the new Constitution.
-The Hebrews II New York tl,y have
formed a committee tor he | irl"-e 81
building monument - Sir Mo- Monte
fore in Central Park
a valued exchanc. states that = had
lot VET received cot II the new con-
-,itu,ion. IT, otticiai tet, ~ -efi, our
il the at i--ue 4 til tI"EIrI4N.
The funded debt =, s.. Lois ! over
s-o.ooo 900, Of which *t-.Ioa.@o" i f"r
water work. z5.9'o.5-a ior ruol}rrark-
ana $.,-,3.7o9 Tor rul.ic huili.og-
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