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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

The membership of the Constitutional
Convention which assemblies next Tues
day includes so many men of ability and
integrity that the people Of the State may
confidently expect that their work will be
all that it should be- II would seem i'm
possible that organic law could be made
By them which will not command general
approval and secure ratification by large
majority of the people. 1t may certainly
be expected that the calm conservatism
of their views will control the delibera-
tions of the Convention, REFRESHING the
inclination that may be entertained by
some members to distract proceedings by
the advocacy of radically extreme meas
ures-such, for instance, as having the
terms of every official in the State, from
the Governor down, ended at once by an
election of their successors Immediately
following the ratification Of the new Con
stitution. While it is quite impossible
that such provision will be made, the
thought is suggested that if it should be
a political turmoil through out the State
would be the consequence, and the new
Constitution probably fail of ratification.
The official list of Delegates is printed
in this paper, and no Floridian can read
it without an impulse of worthy pride in a
State that possesses so many communities
to elect for responsible duties such repre-
sentative men.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

1t really seems that science and inven-
ton must soon come to deadlock in de-
vising means of offense and defense in
naval warfare AS fast as "impenetra-
BILE" armor is devised irresistible" shot
are also provided, so that neither side gets
the better Of the other, and the old prob
lem seems presented, "What would be
the consequence Of an irresistible force
coming in contact with an immovable
body 2" The solution of the armor and
projectile problem is costing the powers
a vast deal of money, and the probability
is that the armor of ships will be dis
carded as was the armor of men. The
steel-clad ship is no more safe against new
forces-torpedoes, dynamite bombs, etc
than the steel-clad knight was against the
new shot driven by gunpowder Before
these were tried Oh him he was proof
against weapons, and had fine time
charging round and butchering the fell
lows in common clothes, who, when they
sometimes managed to knock him off his
horse, had blacksmith job in hammer
ing until they broke into his shell and
knocked his brains out But the bullet
soon did away with armor, and the sol
der took the soldiers risk in clothing
which did not impede his dextrous use of
improved weapons. So, doubtless, the
construction of cumbrous iron-clads will
cease, and swift ships, armed with the
best implements, constitute the strength
of navies. Perhaps the maladministra-
ton of our naval department by the Re-
publicans is not to be much lamented,
inasmuch as while they allowed the navy
to run down to almost nothing, other gov
ernments were making costly experiments
in naval architecture from which we may
profit in building new ships. Yet we
must remember that the RAIDS stole and
wasted enough money to make all tho
experiments that any ether government
did, and to build as good ships as any of
them have to-day.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

-Palatka Herald: An Albany, Ga,
darkey, named Peter billiard, drank
gallon of lager beer in ten minutes, on
Saturday last. A Their darkey made
wager with him that he couldn't perform
The feat in fifteen minutes They went
into barroom and the beer was measured
otf-a full gallon-and Peter put himself
On the outside of every drop of it in ten
minutes. Peter is now doing we'll.
occasionally agents from Charleston, and
other cities, stop here aud solicit orders
for printing from our business firms. and
in some cases are successful. If those
firms will first inquire the price OF the
same work at home, we shall fear no or
binary competition. We have before us
a, bill head done by one of these agents.
fer house in this city. Price within
few cents of ours. We have paid SAID
firm as high as $1,000 balance on sln'
gle years account, our bill being under
$4,000. This year there will be no oal'
ance to pay. They preach, "patronlze
home enterprise" must be taught to SET
the example.
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Serenade.

DR.. J. V Harris, the new Collector OF this
port, was rendered grand serenade. Thursday
evening, at his residence On Eaou stree The
number present was large, and inclaied some
OF The most prominent AMI influeat4 business
men of The Island. The music MAS excellent,
and the display of fireworks grand Collector
Harris was called and responded in one OF his
pleasant and witty speeches, thanking those
present for the compliment rendered him assur
ing them that he would administer the duties
OF his office in the interests of the people
The appointment Of DR.. Harris 10 this impOr-
tant post is compliment to our CITY, and one
which We feel satisfied is appreciated by the
people. No man in the Democratic ranks Is
more worthy, and the honor is fit,insly bestow-
ed-hey West Democrat
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

At meeting Of the citizens Of Len, -.
held 10 the Mayors ONCE At Tailab...A. =
day afternoon. June 2. 1885. NJ. n. r..
took the chair and called The meAiog n -.
and j B. Whitfield was requested 10 A., 81
Rotary.
Mr. g. W. Saxon, member Of The o,oo,....
appointed by the las, meeting y soc;,
scrpsions for railroad purposes. reported ~, ,IO-
had re oeived subscriptions OF .0s9 acres og, ae
and $50 in meney. a
i Mr. T. FL Afford, of the same c,nr;,..
ported the receipt Of subscriptions to the e
Of $40 acres OF land aud 800 ia money
NJ. Edward Lewis offered The folloxiu
luions:
R<soieed. ls That this meeiin, -.
Board OF Trustees, 10 be cOmtsos-d ~ .''a'
zens o. Leon county, and tn Be known ana citl
mated as the Trustees Of the Ta!lab.s..auaes's .
Townsville Railroad Association aai
Rese1eed I'd That the said ,rns,s,. =
they are hereby. authorized 20 rec,.iye sod
and subscriotions OF lands and rnonev. 'aA N.rs
take titles 10 such lands in the nam "a -So 10
trustees. and TO use the same Tor tie 81. sac
of securing the construction Of A r,;,,,rI" pse
:Tallahassee. in Florida, to Thon4svit)s =. iron
other point 90 the Savannah. Ford, s,a T r'ne
trq Railroad 10 Georgia "ei-
iSksoIoed. ID That the said trn,,a.. X.
shey are further empowered 20 ne,o,i.,s aug
and enle' into contract with sach per~,n ~ a
or corporation or corporations A. ibev M. iss
,nos. &iyisaole for the construc,i,, 1ssa
and maintenance Of railr, al t,siae.s 'Tt TT
hassee and Townsville. or other nm, VA
Savannah. Florida Ind Western p ~ - zoe
s'eorg1a, and 10 transfer and convey e. - %
prs1n or corporation such j donations ana ~
scrIptlons. on the compliance BIZ al ,a,. $40
corporation with the terms OF the s,,ao,a. Y
that may be entered into between III IN "a ;.
SAID Trustees Tor the construction al saj III. Ie
fToe'ded Ina, IN case the said Trustees N al al
10 negotiate or contract for the con, .rlc;on =.
the Sail road BY or before the firsi Ar NJ 10 %
A D. 1887. he said subscription. an .j,,s';ns
shall be held BY them for the benei, AMI ma !.
'ne sevtrai persons granting OF maxim, s,,d w
NATIONS or subscriptions, or FIR such nihe- ~:
position as they may direct. u's
fIs~ nd Az. That in case 81 the deaib Vs..
nation or disability OF any or either of tho sas
trustees hereby appointed. the -urYiyjD, ,r,.,aa
shall be empowered 10 fill the vacancy loo0
stoned thereby. NeA
" h'ch were unanimously adopted Nas.r.
Edward Lewis, John Bradford. y " Crr..
and K ; Williams were nominate s.ftrn.,e..
on The first ballot Messrs Lewis GNvr, Cd
Bradford having received majority of al III.
votes cast, were declared duly elected a. ,r,sra.s
Mr. E. A Crawford novel hit The Thank, A.
the meeting BE- ten1ere + The comm to- ~
pointed by the last meeting for tue v.lpaa.
services they have rendered. an TIA, they b
requested 10 deliver to tue trustees their list.
subscriptions
The motion prevailed
On motion Of W. " r Wilson The m..,;r
ADORNED
| J. B WHITFIELD. Secretary
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Jacksonville Daily Heraldl
An AbscOmded boy.
We have on our table circular which reads as
follows:

We have on our table circular which reads as
follows:
BLAcKwlTER, FLA, May 90, 1882
" Dedr Sir md Brother Il ask your assist
ance, and that of your lodge, in an act of kind
ness About two months ago a lad named Geo.
Green ran away from his home in this village
His parents have never been able to trace him,
but il is thought that he is somewhere in East or
South Florida. His age is thirteen. He has a
pleasant face and address, has light hair and
blue eyes. He is boy OF industrious habits
and Is, no doubt. endeavorlng to make a living
by work. No reason for his leaving home can
be assigned, except boyish love of adventure.
He sometimes called himself, in sport, Henry
Carter, and possibly may have assumed that
name.
II ask that you will make inquiry in your vi
cinity, and see whether any one can be found
answering this description or name. II you are
successful, please communicate with me at once
II am sure that need make no excuse for
asking your cooperation in this good work
The restoration of the boy TO his parents may
save him from ruin, and will relieve the anxiety
aud distress of an esiimable family
II remain, dear sir and brother, truly and fra
ternally yours, w. E. ANDERSON
Up. g. M. of Masons In Florida"
We request everybody who reads this, and
who is friend to humanity, whether Free Mason
or moi, to look out for this wandering youth and,
if found, report him Immediately to Brother An
derson or to u.s. Bro. A. has distributed this
circular to all the lodges In Florida, except the
new ones in East and South Florida and this
notice will be sent to them
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Com mn lssiOner Sebring.

We print to-day a testimonial, bearing
the signatures Of a number of wellknown
citizens, in recognition of the efficient SER
vices of Gen. w. H. Sebring, Commits
sioner of Florida at the Worlds EXPOSE
ton. He deserves we'll or our people,
who were fortunate in having the interests
of the State entrusted to man of such
judgment, intelligence and untiring en-
ergy. To his persevering efforts Florida
is largely indebted, not merely for escape
from failure, but for a highly creditable
display Of her resources. His labors
throughout the State, and his manage
ment of the Florida Department at the
Exposition, were alike commendable, and
the success attained is the evidence of
their efficiency.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

The subjoined letter from the Secretary'ot the
Southeastern Tariff Association to w IF, Den
ham, ESQ. Secretary Of Local Boari % Y 4 Ter
writers, Tallahassee is very Suggestive .of Tho
importance Of providing our city with f4.ia ble
Fire Department AMI Water Supply: i
SOUTHEASTERN TARIFF AssoCIATi.ssi,
ATLANTA, Ga, May 81. 1856; 4
" p Denh1na, Secretary Local Bard sd<r
,srtter.. TlUahassee, FJa III
DEAR SIR: Having made my repor; IL ,hs
Executive Committee as TO the results OF mt 10
terview with your members recently. leg hpw
10 state that We confidently hope tina; 'ttsfesw il
be no failure in the approval Of the suSEx4'sor
OF your City Council AS to raising money fJs The
immediate equipment of the town Tish, fir
department and water supply OtherTSsA V.
no way to avoli placing your towSf:1& 5el
the rules which govern all towns not pstvl:ied
with such adequate protection. Is:
Please take steps 10 inform your citz4us Aha
you now are rated as having full pro,ectsor AN,
you have been specially exempted from .sie re
qulrement of the three fourihs loss and tha;iItsee
lourths value clauses. which are designsj IL
limit the amount of indemnity which is siso.w I'd
for towns with FIRE department. III
We have no threats TO make bur thi. $,l.ur
ance to give you, that in case the vote Of ,,ssi
il adverse. we will be compelled ~ reds. In.
exemption and advance the rates. accor;isnI L
the rules already in your ha Ids, a. for :4x n
without fire department. 81!
Wishing your enterprsing citizens every Sac
cess in placing your beautiful city on the!din,
OF advancement, AMI II giving the peopie' g..
protection 10 which they are entitled uuaet q,
city governments, We remain. truly yours !!
THOMAS PETERS. Secrets}t
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

There now in course OF erection in the
Southern States tweniy-three cotton mills
which will cost three and quarter million dol
lars hen finished. At the rate the South has
been erecting cotton factories for the last few
years she will, in decade or so, have but little
cotton 10 sell to northern mils-it will be put
into cloth al home.-E1chdnge.
Though our contemporary reaches a
somewhat hasty conclusion, and though
the time may not come in few decades,
have {" but little cotton to sell " abroad,
this paragraph suggests marvellous
visions of the future of the South, her
wealth and growth. The estimate that
the South will soon manufacture almost
her entire product of cotton is doubtless
based on the figures Of present production,
and if so much be manufactured-if the
value of the crop Of to-day be multiplied
by conversion into tabrics--it will be an
element Of wealth realizing golden
dreams. But the production Of cotton
will vastly increase in the future as it
has in the past, and the South may al
ways have some to sell TO foreign manu-
facturers, while being able to successfully
compete with them, as the remark
able growth Of the industry in
the South demonstrates The de-
mand for cotton goods is likely
to keep pace with the supply indefinitely,
for the world is increasing in population
and civilization, and the more civilized a
people are the more clothing they use.
New avenues OF commerce are constantly
being opened into countries heretofore
isolated, and be their peoples savage or
semi-civilized, they want cloth and al d
to the demand for the product OF the cot
ton fields Of the South. Many lands
grow cotton, and the demand for it aids
the industry in all Of them, but the Ameri-
can fibre took the front place, and for the
same reason that it won it will retain
While agriculture is the surest factor
in the growth of countries, manufacture
Is the surest factor in the growth Of cities
centres Of population. So the South
commands both conditions Of advance
ment in the matter Of cotton, as we'll as
in many articles Of raw product that she
can profitably manufacture. There is no
reason why the capital city of the most
southern State of the South should not call
in the aid Of manufactures to build her up
while the commonwealth is growing rap
idly to the stature of great future The
one cotton factory in Tallahassee has
been operated proftably for many years
There might be others, and other kinds
OF factories, giving employment to many
persons and producing merchandise
which would bring much money into the
community.
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We notice that in the list Of appointment. re
Gently made bv President Cleveland he name Of
Edmond q. Ross appears a Governor If New
Mexico Mr. Ross is practical printer. thor
oughly honest and capable, and We are grali6eA
10 know that he has been remembered Had he
not been the personficaion OF hone>;v he mi III,
have been a man Of great wealth ana influence
in the Republican ranks. Because he WAS +.
friend OF the people and was too hon rabe 10
misrepresen. them he vas retired u private life
by the Republican party. While Senator in
Congress his eyes were opened to The ro.,enDe.s
and corruption existing in the Republican partv
and in consequence he became thoroughly di.
gusted with that party and has since acted with
The Democrats. He has never been an Office.
seeker, preterring 10 earn biz Twin. BIZ the sweat
Of his brow. He went 10 Kansas daring the
troubles in that State, became tie editor ii small
paper, entered politics rs a member - the Con-
stlulional Convention and tue SAFE Ler s,ture
served in the army, which he en'erel A. a prl-
vate, rose 10 the rank OF major, ami ,i,er the war
returned 10 his work as the editor q, a pape! in
Lawrence. In 1866 he was app tinted % the Sen.
ate 10 fill a vacancy and elected the same wear
tn serve out the term, which did n, expire until
1871. When the II 'u>e impea lie President
Johnson Ross was one Of the seven Republican
Senators who voted against his parry and thus
Incurred the odium which was the portion Of sl
these men. When his term was over he returned
I" Kansas and as he had made n IN laey 10
politics. he was compelled to return to Ms rraie
rs printer. which be did with his cid cheerful
ness and industry. 4 year or two 90 he moved
to New Mexico where in the pur>ui; Of the new
policy OF appointing citizens 10 the Territorial
offices he has just ben appointed G,v-rnor-
Gainesville Erening Ners
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-06-04

Editors Fur,dtpn: As the assembling of the
Constitutional Convention is near At hand. aud
the attention Of the public is directed thereto, as
shown by the numerous articles referring 10
different topics of the organic law demanding
revision growing ont Of the material progress Of
the State, it is desirable that all those subjects
involving the beat interests OF the common -
wealth should be brought prominently before
the members OF this by. 1t is thought that
educational necessities are among the subjects
OF vital importance The attention Of the men,
bers is, therefore, invited to the subject Of COM
mon tools, and especially to the higher
branches of education.
1t is true that the present Constitution pro
vides both Tor common schools and a university
making it obligatory upon the Legislature 70
provide ways and means for the efficient opera
ton OF both Having hal some little experience
both 10 constitutional bodies and legislative as
sembliee, an aware of the reluctance shown
by legislators in dealing with this subject Of ed.
ucation, especially when their duties are not
clearly defined by the organic law.
1t is, therefore, important that The provisions
should be both clear and ample.
The construction Of suitable buildings public
school officers, Boards of Regents trustees and
appropriations require special attention.
On account OF the reluctance with which
many good meaning conservative members OF
the Assembly approach this subject, the organic
law should be mandatory in its provisions in
relation to the various topics cited.
1t is a fact we'll known to every thoughtful
and observant mind that the resources OF no
State or country were ever developed without
the aid Of education. HAND.
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The citizens meeting. calle1 to assemble at
the Mayors Office on Monday afternoon, was or
gained by the election of Mr.. r. Don Mcleod
a. Chairman and Mr. W. A. Rawls as Secretary
Mr.. Geo. W. Walker introduced the following
resolution
WHEREAS, The City Council has passed an
ordinance calling for an election by the people
of Tallahassee TO express by ballot the advisa
biliiy Of placing upon this city a bonded debt OF
as 900. the money 10 be derived therefrom 10
be used for the purpose of public Improvements
in said city; and
WHEREAS, While we appreciate fully the
spirit for public good and benefit by which the
Council is sciuated, still on account Of the un-
certainty of both Council and citizen of the costs
OF said Improvements, as mentioned in said ordi
nance, and consequently the uncertainty IS 10
whether or not the said $25 900 is too great or
too small q sum for the purposes mentioned In
said ordinance; therefore, be it
Res@ced, That the Council be requested 10 re-
peal said ordinance calling for said election until
more definite understanding as 10 the contem
plated Improvements and the costs thereof can
be had.
Mr.. R. s. Williams offered an amendment, to
the effect that Council be requested to amend
ordinance and postpone election.
Mr. E. A. Crawford offered substitute for the
whole
After considerable discAssio Mr. Walker
resolution was adopted.
All who spoke were in favor OF Improvements,
and said they would support the measure 10 a
different shape.
At n regular meeting last night the Council
repealed the ordinance, and authorized The FIRE
Committee, upon receipt OF estiin .tes for water
works, &c provided said estimates are not too
high for which members of the Council have
written to various parties, to take the proper
steps to ascertain where water can be had, tax
ing into consideration the quality and quaint ty
Of water, ard report TO Council al early date
as possible
1t is evident that majority OF the citizens OF
Tallahassee are in favor of fire protection and
other much needed improvements, AMI when The
question is submitted to them in the shape that
the Council is endeavoring to get it, We believe
the people will authorize the issue Of bonds fol
public Improvements SO mote il be
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Poor Fellows.

Frustrated, debilitated, enfeebled, they
feel as if they were hardly worth picking
up. They would hardly give the toss Of
bright penny for a chance of a choice
between life and death. But even such
forlorn people can be renewed by the use
of Browns Iron Bitters. 1t vitalizes the
blood, tones the nerves, and renovates
the system. Mr.. Isaac &. Weed, Burr's
Mills, O., says, 81 used Browns Iron
Bitters for general weakness, and it
helped me greatly"
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A DINNER AND A KISS.

I've brought your dinner, father.
The blacksmith's daughter said,
As she took from her arms kettle
And lifted its shining lid.
There's not any pie or pudding,
SO l will give You this
And upon his toil-worn forehead
She left a childish kiss.
The blacksmith took off his apron,
And dined in happy mood,
Wondering mach NJ The SAVIOR
Hid in his humble food,
While all about him were visions
Full of prophetic bliss;
But he never thought of magic
In his little daughters kiss.
While she. with her kettle swinging
Merrily trudged away.
Stopping at sight OF a squirrel,
Catching some wild birds lay
And | thought how many sh ldow
OF life and fate We should miss
If always our frugal dinners
Were seasoned with kiss.
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Written for the Washington Kvsoisg Star |
FLORIDA.

{, florida, Thy swecs ana oaimy air
Ny fancy breathes again:
Thy placid lakes and em' raid landscapes fGss
And ocean bounded main
Come to my view. in all their regal dreas. /
And on my me nry fond sweet Visions pressi
Thy trees and flowers and thy wealth Of grsss.
Unioneh'd BY Winters cold
Ever constant bloom In the sunshines she~x
Sesta skies OF blue aud gold
Lending Spring u Winter while song birdie Nxc.
Mid nesting vines that round the hve-oak Gin
Thy em raid groves. thy tropic hooks and sha 70
Thy perfume-ladea winds.
Delight the heart with scenes that never fAde.:
And tired nature nnds =.
A rect and ease that dreams Of bliss inspire
And Ill the eoul with sweet ecst&fic Gre
To one thou hast . charm that few AZ knoS,
For there Q friend lies dead
Ger her low molnd fair iiies bloom and arss's
And rOses white and red
And gentle hreezes from the O>eAn o shore
Will fan and kiss her grave for eyermore
SIDNEY T; e.
Washington, January 5, ISIS. :.
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MIR. Lowell is the only American who
has slept at Windsor Castle as the guest
of royalty.
Sunset Cox admits that the profits on
his books have never been so great as to
seriously annoy" him.
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4 The new Episcopal Church is gradually ap,
preaching completion. Mr.. D. A. Fin'sysoi
gives 10 the work bis entire attention - A'""'
cello COnstitution