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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Tbe ZIG London Failure.

A letter received yesterday at the Board
of Trade from Messrs. James Watt n Son,
Of London, gives the following infOrma-
ton interesting to the naval stores trade.
At a meeting of the creditors in London
Of Ingalls,, Phillips 81 Co., wharhngers,
who failed sometime ago, mention Of
which was made in the News, by which
a very large portion Of the stock of spirits
turpentine was locked up, a report
was submitted by the firms account
ant showing the gross value Of
the deficiency to be $40, 800, which,
Nv book debts, private estate, ETC.,
is reduced to a net deficiency OF e1S,000.
Against this the value of the wharves is
put at $4,000, and it is said they are not
Over-valued. 1t will be seen from the
above that the estate will be an unusually
good one. A committee of inspection
has taken the affairs in hand, and has
sent independent experts to verify the
report Of the accountants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
THE CITY REGIsrRArION.

Nearly Thirteen Hundred Voters Regis
tered Up to Last Night-The Books to
Close Tomorrow.
Notwithstanding but two more days
remain during which voters ut the NUM-
cipal election can register. the different
registration offices yesterday had de-
cidedly quiet appearance, and very few
persons presented themselves for regis
tration. The registration so far has
passed oil without much excitement,
although there has been considerable
complaint by persons who are refused the
RIGHT to register because they have not
Brought themselves within the require
rneuts Of the registration law. The number
ofregistered voters up to date in each OF the
four districts Of the city are about as fol-
lows. First district $40, second $50,
third $50, fourth $50, making a total OF
] .296.
The registry clerks are anxious that all
who intend to register shall do so as soon
as possible. If they wait until the last
sf5v there will be a rush. and as the regis
ration closes at , O'Clock tomorrow a
rood many will fail to be registered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
TRAVEL MOVING SOUTHWARK.
What Railroad and Steamship Men an
Hotel Proprietors Say About 1T.


What Railroad and Steamship Men and
Hotel ProprietOrs Say About it.
A prominent Florida hotel proprietor
was in Savannah yesterday. When ques-
toned by a NEWS reporter in regard to
the winters travel he replied that it had
been coming Southwark quite rapidly
since the holidays. The number OF per-
sons visiting Florida, he said, is fully
equal to the number as a rule at this time
of the year, and a rapid increase from
now until the latter part of March is an
ticipated.
Immediately after the holidays there is
always a falling off in the number of
tourists to the South. Those who have
determined to spend the holiday season
away from home have already gone South
and secured their quarters, and people who
have concluded to make a Southern trip,
but who prefer to postpone it that they
may spend the season Of good cheer at
their own firesides seldom start until all
the good things have disappeared from
the Christmas tree. During the past
month the travel to the winter resorts of
Florida and other Southern points has
been light. Most of the transportation
offices and leading hotel people visited by
a NEWS reporter yesterday cOncurred
in the opinion that the number of tourists
arriving in Savannah for the past month
has been unusually light even for this
season of the year, but they all said that
travel is now looking up. There is
larger through travel reported to New
Orleans than usual at this time of the
year because of the exposition, but not
as large as was anticipated. The latter
fact IS due to the incomplete condition OF
the exposition.
1--WE do not find travel South as heavy
as we anticipated" said Gen. SOrrel, of
the Ocean Steamship Company, "but it is
commencing to look up. The time is ar
irving when it will necessarily be heavy,
and we expect a prosperous business
from now until the close of the season.
The Pulaski House claims to have had
as good business as usual at this sea-
son, and perhaps a little better. The
number of arrivals is rapidly increasing,
and the prOprietors believe that they are
now larger than is generally the
case at this time of the year. For
several DAYS past the register shows an
average of about go arrivals day. Some
of the travellers stay in Savannah for sew
eral days, and others determine to spend
the rest of the winter here, but the ma
jOrity are Florida tourists, who Will
spend the winter there and then give the
finishing touch to their trip at New
Orleans.
At the Marshall House the number OF
arrival was reported as being about up
to the average, and about the same state
ment was made at the Screven House.
Southern travel now is not confined TO
persons on pleasure trips or in search Of
health. There is an impression abroad
that the ''star of empire'' has detected
from the West and is row travelling
Southwark Settlers and prOspectors are
coming this way. and many who now stop
at Savannah or go further South have
turned their back upon their Northern
homes and are searching for new homes
in the rev South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
To the Public.

Having secured the services of Mr.. T. J.
MCELLINN, have annexed the Plumbing
and Gas Fitting to the Timing business, land am
prepared to execute orders in either branch
at moderate figures. Respectfully,
p. II. HERMAN,
President, between Whitaker and Barnard
streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
FOUND BACK RIVER
The Body OF One of the Two Men Drown
ed near hurry Hill Recovered.

The Body OF One of the Two Men Drown
ed near hurry Hill Recovered.
James McGarron and Andrew Welsh,
two Irish labOrers on the Gibbons
plantation, borrowed a boat on the
Saturday night before Christmas in
which to go to hurry Hill to buy prOvis-
ions. They reached their destination
safely, made their purchases, but after
they had started on the return nothing
more was seen of them. A capsized boat
was picked up few days after and near
by was found some of the provisions and a
bottle of liquor which the men had pur-
chased.
On Tuesday afternoon Mr.. O'COnnOr, OF
whom they borrowed the boat, found the
body of McGarrOn in the Back river at
Kings Point and brought it to the city
Yesterday morning Coroner Dixon held
an inquest and the jury returned Ver-
dict of accidental drowning. The body
was in an advanced stage Of decomposi-
ton and barely recognizable. There
being no relatives or friends present it
was inferred by the authorities. The
body of Welsh has not yet been recov-
ov-ad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
John Merryman&CO'
Baltimore, Md.

NOTICE IN ADMIRALTY.
TINTED STATES OF AMERICA, East
L ern Division of the Southern District Of
Georgia. In admiralty.
Whereas, a libel in rem has been filed on the
18th day of January, instant, in the District
Court OF the United States for the South
ern District of Georgia, by CHARLES
RROHS. against the brig DARPA, her tackle,
apparel. and furniture, now lying AT
Savannah, in the said district, and against all
persons lawfully intervening Tor their inter
ests therein, in cause of damages, civil ana
maritime, for reasons ana causes IN Ihe salCl
libel mentioned, and praying the usual process
and monitiOn in that behalf to be made; ana
that all persons claiming any interest therein
NAV be cited to appear and answer the
premises: and that the said brig DARPA, her
tackle, apparel and furniture, may be con-
demned and sold to pay the demands OF the
And whereas. a warrant of arrest has been
issued on the 18th day of January, under the
seal of the said court, commanding me 10 at
tach the said brig DARPA, her tackle, APP
parel and furniture, and to give due notice to
all persons claiming the same to appear and
answer, and make claim thereto.
Now, therefore, do hereby give public no
tice to all persons claiming the said brig
niture, or in any manner inter-
ested therein, that they be and APP
pear at the Clerks Office OF the District
Court Of the United States, for the Southern
District of Georgia. in the city of Savannah,
on FRIDAY, the 30th day of January next
A. d. 1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
that day, then and there to interpose their
claims, and to make their allegations in that
behalf
Dated at Savannah. Georgia, this 10Th day
D. LOCKE,
United States Marshal, Southern District Of
ISAAC BECKETT,
Proctor for Libellant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
AMONG THE CRIMINALS.
Doll Floyd, the Slayer of W. w. Smith
Released ON RaII.

Doll Floyd, the Slayer of w. w. Smith,
Released on Bail.
Doll Floyd, the negro woman charged
with manslaughter on Tuesday by the
COrOner's jury at the inquest held over
the remains of the late w. w. Smith on
Wednesday, gave bond before Magistrate
Mcleod King in the sum Of 81, 900 for her
appearance for trial.
Georgia Nixon, who was found guilty
on Monday in the City Court OF keeping
omen a tipping house on the Sabbath day,
yesterday gave bond in the sum OF $500,
and was then released from Jail pending
the hearing OF a motion for a new trial.
Among the prisoners in the county jail
is L. l.. Howard, committed yesterday on
a warrant issued by United States Com
missioner NJ. L. Wade, at Macon, charg-
ING him with 'bribery at the polls"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Notice.

SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. Is, 1885.
The following extract from the minutes o!
the Commissioners of Pilotage is published
for the information of Pilots and Masters OF
vessels:
GARDEN BANK.-An small vessels and
pilot boats shall anchor as near the western end
at this point as can be done with SAFETY, ana
such vessels shall not anchor anywhere oppo-
site the city where they may interfere with
the commerce of the port.
FIVE FATHOM.-An vessels must anchor
as near the south shore as may be safe, in
order to leave the channel to the nOrthWard
clear for vessels to pass and repass.
FOUR-MILE POINT.-All vessels must
anchor as near the north shore as possible, so
as to leave the channel open to the south
ward.
as near the north shore as possible, so as to
leave the channel open to the southwark.
LONG ISLAND. All vessels must anchor
as near the south shore as possible, leaving
the channel open to the n0rThWard'
CUNNINGHAM SPIT.-AN vessels are
positively prohibited from anchoring at the
eastern end at this point.
OUARANTINE.-All vessels bound to
Quarantine Station shall anchor opposite the
station or to the eastward thereof, and are
positively prohibited from anchorlng to the
westward of the station.
TYBEE KNQLL.-All vessels are prohibited
from anchoring anywhere at this point.
TYBEE ROADS.-Al vessels anchOring
at Tybee Roads must anchor so as to leave
the channel clear for vessels arriving and
departing.
GENERAL RULE.-Ves arriving at this
port and anchoring opposite the city must
anchor SO as to leave clear passage for
vessels arriving and departing.
All pilots violating any of these rules shall
be liable to suspension and such other penal
ties as the Board Of Commissioners may pre-
scribe.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Graham-Davfs.

The marriage Of Mr.. II. F. Graham, OF
this city, and Mrs. jamie Davis, daughter
of Col. Dewson, of Fernandina, Fla, took
Mace at the residence of tae BRIDES aunt
in Jacksonville on Wednesday. Mr.. Gra-
ham is a well known merchant of Savan-
nah. of the firm of Graham, Hubbell n Co.
The bride, daughter of Col. DevsOn, one
of the most prominent lawyers in Eastern
Florida, is a highly educated and accom-
pIished lady. Mr.. and Mrs. Graham ar
rived in Savannah yesterday and received
the congratulations Of wide circle OF
friends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
NE4LTO GET HIS DESERTS.
The Last of the Ashland Murderer
Doomed to be Hung,

The Last of the Ashland Murderers
Doomed to be Hung,
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 15.-The Court
of Appeals having affirmed the decision
of the court below and refused to reopen
the case of VIM. Neal, convicted of muir
der, Gov. Knott to-day signed the death
warrant and fixed Friday, Feb. 81, for the
execution. Neal is the last of the
perpetrators of the awful Ashland
murder, when the Gibbons family
was killed after two young
girls were outraged. A mob at Ashland,
in which number of persons were killed
and wounded by State troops, will be re-
membered as one of the results of the
crime. William Ellis was hanged by a
mob after confessing his guilt and impli-
eating William Neal and Ellis Craft as
his associates in the crime. Craft was
tried, convicted and legally executed, and
Neal is to follow. He Is now confined IN
jail in Mt. Sterling, and he will be taken
for execution to GraysOn, Carter county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
worriments of the Exposition

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 15.-At regular
meeting OF the Exhibitors Association to-
day the report of the committee to whom
was referred the circular letter adopted
last meeting concerning certain reports
about the exhibition published in some
papers was received, and, after some dis
cussiOn, laid over for a special meeting
tomorrow. During the discussion gOOd
deal of feeling was displayed. Owing to
the strike of butchers employed to kill
steers in the dressed beef competition and
the firm refusal of the judge to yield to
their demand, that part OF the stock pro
gramme was postponed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
WORK OF THE COURTS.
a Busy Days Session In the City and
Superior Courts.

a Busy Days Session In the City and
Superior Courts.
The first case tried in the City Court
Yesterday was an action on an account
brought by Mrs. Mary Feeley against La
fayette E. Dancy. After the presentation
of the case the jury rendered a consent
verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
81 ,OO2 OS, with interest from Oct. l, 1884.
In the action for damages instituted by
Thomas j. Bird against J. X. Clarke, the
evidence was heard, the arguments of
counsel concluded, and the jury charged,
when the plaintiffs counsel announced
that he would dismiss the suit under the
charge of the court.
The petit jury were then discharged
until this morning.
The following assignments on the quar-
terIy criminal docket were made for next
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock:
State VS.. William Scheihing and Henry
c. D. Suffer. Keeping open a tipping
house on the Sabbath day.
The court then adjourned until this
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
80 nnthe Bic ..Darpa. p

A bill in admiralty has been served on
the British brig Darpa, sued out by
Charles Brohs, a seaman, for injuries sus-
tanned by him on a voyage from South
America to Savannah. The Hbellant
claims that by the negligence OF the ON
GERS of the vessel in hOisting him aloIt Dy
means Of a rotten rope, when DrOke
when be was 80 feet above the deck, ne
ZEN from that height and received severe
Injuries in the hip and face. His lett arm
was also broken. His damages are laid
~ 81. 600. The vessel is now in the custody
III me Marshal. Isaac Beckett, Esq, ap-
-sorz - proctor for the libellant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
- nPIrntes of Penzance., ?

The presentation Of the opera "Pirates
N Penzance'' by Savannah talent on
Ian. 90 and 81 promises to be the leading
speratic event Of the season. The opera
has been in rehearsal for several weeks.
rba cast includes the best musical
and dramatic talent in the city,
md the production will be
mt upon the stage in a manner equal and
unquestiOnably superior to mat OF any
n,-ofessiOnal company that has ever sang
Is in the South. The NEWS has already
referred to the cast, and has noted the
TALENT it includes. The opera will be sung
in the Theatre with new scenery now
being painted expressly for the occasion.
The sale Of tickets will begin early next
week. and, beyond a doubt, there VIII De
no larger audiences during the entire sea-
son than Will attend the nights on which
the sspfrates'f is sung.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16

The Voltaic Belt Company, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated Elec-
tro-Voltaic Belt and other Electric Ap-
uliances on trial for thirty days to men
1young or old) afflicted with nervous de-
bility, loss of vitality and manhood, and
all kindred troubles. Also for rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health. vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed. Write them at once for Illus
trated pamphlet free.-Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Index to New AdvertIsements.

Meeting of Savannah Yacht Club.
Meeting OF Georgia Hussars.
Meeting of Landrum Ledge.
Meeting of Pulaski Council.
Meeting Of Jasper Council.
Notice to pilots and masters OF vessels.
Turkeys. 5. Collins & co.
AuctiOn-Kennedy& Blum.
Watches. jewellery, ETC., at auction.
COnstable's sale.
Notice in admiralty.
A musical treat this evening.
Notice Of bill for cancellation.
Fertilizers-JOhn Merryman & Co.
Boarding and pleasant rooms.
Black-and-tan dog lost.
A gray fox found.
Several nice rooms to rent.
Brick house to rent.
One large room to rent.
First rate cook wanted.
Medium sized house wanted.
Orange purchasers wanted.
Furnished room wanted.
White woman wanted to do cooking.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
BRUNSWICK IN BRIEF.
Brunswick and Westerns Recently
Elected Directors Hold Meeting and
Summon Stockholders.

Elected Directors Hold a Meeting and
Summon Stockholders.
BRUNSWICK, GA, Jan. 15.-There is a
contest for Chief of the local fire depart
ment. d. t. Dunn was elected by the
white firemen, and S. e. Littlefeld by the
colored fremen. The Council will have to
decide. A. c. Gates for Assistant Chief
is the choice of both.
The Norwegian bark Alfred wants $l79
from the city for damages sustained from
the collision with the schooner Joel COOK
in the harbOr.
The local police are to be uniformed at
the city's expense.
Rev. Frank johnson has been recalled
to the Baptist Church IN this city, and has
accepted.
There was a meeting of the directors OF
the Brunswick and Western Railroad,
selected under the proposed purchase by
the Central and Savannah, Florida and
Western, in this city to-day. 1t is re.
ported that they have called meeting OF
stockholders for 80 days hence to elect a
new board, the sale not having been con-
SUmmated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16

Messrs. McRae & Bush, Towns, Ca,
are prepared to furnish turpentine men
with the best tools that can be made
Tools manufactured by this firm are made
of the best steel, and all tempered by one
the business. Orders can be sent direct
to the manufacturers, or to Edward
Lowell & Sons, or Peacock, Hunt & Co., in
this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16

If you want a real fine Ooerc0dt, such a
you don't usually find ready-made,. you
are invited to inspect the stock of Simon
Mitchell. SIGN of the Golden Arm.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
RAILROAD NEWS.

The new bridge over the Ashley river,
now being constructed at DraytOn's by
the Charleston and Savannah Railway
Company, will be ready for the passage
of trains on Wednesday next. The bridge
will cost $50, goo, and will be very hand
some and substantial structure. 1t is
buiIt of iron on foundation of creosoted
piles and in accordance with plans fur
nished by Mr.. W. B. W. Howe, Jr., the
chief engineer of the company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
wood, Coal and Blocks

For sale by r. B. Cassels, corner Tay-
Tor and East Broad streets-telephone
No IL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Jht goruing Aews.
FRIDAY. JANUARY 1e. 1885.

The "Morning News" at the Worlds In
dustrIaI and Cotton Centennial Expo
sitfOn, New Orleans.
To accommodate people from Georgia and
Florida who desire TO read their favOrite pa
per while attending the Worlds Exposition,
{ he MORNING NEWS has been placed on sale
q New Orleans at the following places:
Geo. +. Wharton & Bros. No. Carondelet
street. between Canal and Common streets.
News stands Of the Exposition News Com
pany, Exposition Grounds.
The MORNING NEWS, Daily and Weekly,
VIII be found on file at Georgia Department.
Exposition Buildings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
The United States Courts.

4 IV DHIOOtH oNtaOO5 OVuA US
Hon. Thomas Settle, United States Dis
trict Judge from Florida, arrived in Sa-
vannah last night, and will convene the
United States Court here to-day and to-
morrow for the approval of accounts and
other routine business. Judge Settle,
United States District Attorney Darn ell,
Clerk Erwin, United States Marshal
Wade and Deputy Marshal Hall will
leave on Sunday night for Macon, where
Judge Settle will convene the February
term of court, to be continued until the
first Monday in February.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16

Vtl5o5 a'llA1a71H'
The wonder of those who go to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel
lent a table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mini
mum rates. Without eXaggeration, the
table of the Harnett is as good as that Of
the Screven House, and the rates just one
half as large. CouI yeous treatment makes
up the sum ofits attractions. The public
largely testified their appreciation
Jacksonville FLd.) Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Strange World This,

and some funny people in it too. You
have all come in contact with some that
are never satisfied. They grumble from
morning until might've heard a man
even grumble in bed. That man would
grumble at anything and everything
without reason; but this week we heard
a gentleman grumble with good reason.
He bought a suit of clothes and paid a
good old-fashioned price for it, and, hap
pening to come into the "FdmOuS," he
was shown a suit of the same class OF
goods, and our price was IS less than he
had paid. That gentleman had good
reason to find fault, and grumbled at this
bad luck, but it will be a good lesson to
him, and he will buy of the "FdmOuS"
next time. We are through taking stock,
and now comes our annual clearing sale.
We will sell you anything in our line at
manufacturers cost. Our prize system
has worked charmingly, and we made
dozens of people happy by giving them
prizes. We will keep it up. Call and we
will not only give you better goods,
cheaper than you can buy anywhere, but
give prize 10 every twentieth purchaser
in the bargain. "FdmOaS," 140 Congress
cfua III
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
The Superior Court.


The grand jury of the Superior Court
met yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock and
returned the following true bills:
State VS.. Isaac Millen. Assault with
intent to murder.
State VS.. Nora Wilson. MisdemeanOr.
The grand jury were then discharged
until Friday, Jan. %.
The following cases on the criminal
docket were assigned for trial on the days
respectively mentioned below:
THURSDAY, FEB. 5.
1865. state VS.. Isaac Miller. Assault with
intent to murder. Solicitor General for the
State.
1866. State VS.. Nora W ilsOn. MisdemeanOr.
Solicitor General for the State.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6.
1850. State VS.. Stephen Lee. Larceny after
a trust. Solicitor General for the State.
1862. State VS.. Prince Wilson. Assault and
battery. Solicitor General for the State.
MONDAY, FEB. 9.
1861 state VS.. Harry Whitfield, alias Whit
field Ryals, alias Joe Ryals. Setting fire TO a
dwelling IN the city. Solicitor General for
tho State.
1868. State VS.. Charlotte johnson, alias
Charlotte Cooper, MisdemeanOr. Solicitor
General for the State.
1864. State VS.. Charlotte johnson, alias
Charlotte Cooper. MisdemeanOr. Solicitor
General for the State.
The court then adjourned until this
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-16
Local Personal.

Judge Thomas Settle, Of the United
states District Court for the District Of
Florida. is stopping at the Pulaski.
AR. ". S. Cherry returned yesterday
from Florida looking much improved In
hnallh.