Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-18
FLoRIDA,s CONSTITUTION.

Presented to the Convention.
TALLAHASSEE, June ia large NUM-
Der of petitions were presented to the con-
vnetion to-day. Among them were several
relating to temperance, one asking the
abolition of all license taxes, one asking
exemption of manufactures from taxation
for five years, two relating to the DOLL tax,
one allowing women TO vote for school
officers, and one asking the establishment
of criminal courts in Duval, Monroe and
EscambIa counties. Judge RandalPs
resolution declaring the sense of the con-
ventiOn that the constitution, when
pie for ratification, was adopted without
opposition.
The President to-day appointed Messrs.
Willy, Wall, Carson, Pelot, COnOver,
Blount, Lutterloh, FOgarty and Walter a
Committee on Public Health.
ALL SORTS OF PROPOSITIONS
in the shape Of petitions, memorials and
resolutions are daily presented to the con-
ventiOn, and are promptly referred to the
proper committee. The rule directing
this course prevents great deal of I'M
necessary discussion in the convention,
and these matters are all discussed in the
uihSl6Hb ColuulllgScbs WusIe Luby can
be more fully and speedily con-
sldered. The committees are
admirably arranged, and are working re-
markedly we'll. This arrangement does
not prohibit the consideration Of matter
unfavorably reported, for such can be
offered in the shape Of amendments to ar
ticles or ordinances reported by the COM
mttees, and thus receive full and careful
consideration by the convention.
TEMPERANCE PETITIONS.
The temperance element put in numer-
Gus petitions almost daily aud the poll
tax advocates come in for their share of
recognition. 1t is quite probable that the
Legislature will be empowered 10 make
new counties and that the executive
prerogatiye will be restricted. Judge
Maxwell, of Pensacola, declined the chair
Tnanship of the Judiciary Committee,
because he is at present Judge
OF the Second Judicial Circuit,
and his tenure of Office win depend in some
degree on the action of that important
committee. Mr.. sanchez, who is placed
at its head, is one of the most prominent
young lawyers in the State, and is "A gen.
tleman of fine talent and excellent ac-
quirements.
Mr.. Bethel, Chairman Of the Lagisla-
tive Committee, was Lieutenant Governor
of Florida during Gov. BloXham's adj
ministration, and is a gentleman of very
fine qualifications.
WHO ARE THEY?
The oldest man IN the convention is in
the st. Johns delegation.
The youngest man is from Polk.
The largest man il from Escambla,
The smallest man is from DuyRl.
The handsOmest man IS from 81. Johns
The most influential man is from Es-
Gambia.
The happiest man is from Jefferson.
The most miserable manis from Duval.
The most popular man is from Jefer-
son.
The lonesome man is from Alachua.
The most religious man is from Suwan-
nee.
The wickedest man is from the State.at.
large.
The most pious man is from Alachua.
The most modest man il from Gadsden.
The most coveted man Is from Alachua,
The most quiet man is from Hamilton.
The noisiest man Is from fernando.
The most MISUNDERSTANDING man is
from Jackson.
The most eloquent man is from Escam-
bia.
The most learned man is from three
counties.
The ladies Mann is from fernando.
The most concise thinker is from Es-
cambin.
The thinnest man is from the West.
The busiest man IL from fernando.
The Weakest man is from Bradford.
The best Loved man il from Gadsden,
The most generous man Is from Jefier-
son.
The stingy man is from the East.
Inc most liberal man IL from Leon.