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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-02-04
VOL no. ALEXANDRIA, LA, FEBRUARY 4, 1885

habitually occupied. handed
him the open dispatch, and be reas!
it and the Endorsements withonr
comment /; asked me several qnes-
tons about matters wholly irrele-
want to the dispatch or what might
naturally grow out Of it, and rose,
saying that he would cross tie
street to see Gen. Bragg. | asked
if l should accompany him. Ger
tainly," was his answer. We found
that Gen. Bragg had already gone
to bed, but he received us in disha-
bile, Gen. Johnston handing him
the dispatch at once, without re-
mark. Bragg, having read it, i'm
mediately expressed his agreement
with Beauregard's advisement.-
Gen. johnson therenpon very clear
ly stated some strong objections,
chiefly to the effect that as yet our
troops were too raw and inconl-
pletely equipped for an offensive
enterprise, such as an onset upon
the Federal army in a position of
their own choosing, and also that
he did not see from what quarter a
proper reserve could be assembled
in time.
As Gen. Beauregard had DIS
cussed with me repeatedly within a
week the details of such an often
sive operation in all its features and
the necessity for it before the Fed
eral army was itself ready to take
the offensive, | was able to answer
satisfactorily the objections raised
by Gen. Johnston, including the
supposed difficulty about a reserve
for which use l pointed out that
the Confederate forces posted under
Gen. Breckenridge at several points
along the line Of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad, to the east
ward Of Corinth, could be quickly
concentrated at huntsville, and be
moved thence direct to Monterey,
and there effect a junction with our
main force. Gen. Johnston at last
assented to the undertaking.
Whereupon ! turned to a table in
Gen. Bragg's chamber, and wrote q
circular order to the three corps
commanders, Major Generals Polk,
Bragg and Hardee, directing that
each should hold his corps under
arms by 12 meridian on the Sd Of
April, ready to march, with forty
rounds of ammunition in their car
tridge-boxes, and sixty rounds for
each man to be carried as reserve;
three days cooked provisions per
man in their haversacks, with three
more to be transported in wagons.
II will be seen that Gen. John
ston's objection to the movement
were such as could not be removed
in time to attack ShermaD's lines
at all, If his troops were ''too raw
and inc2mplotely equipped" on the
second of April, they could not
have overcome that objection in
time to. oe ready to strike Sherman
before Buel came to his assistance,
for Buel was then known to be
within three days of Pirtsbnrg
Landing. Gen. Jordan was per-
sonally as we'll as officially at
tached tn .IohnstOn. and there will
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-02-04

The admirers of Gen. Albert Svd-
ney Johnston, and the many on
both sides who say he was the
greatest Confederate General in
the late war, base their opinions
mainly on the theory that the idea
of the Confederate attack upon the
Federal army at Pittsburg Landing
originated with him. Johnston had
had no opportunity for the display
Of military skill up to that time.
The movement against Sherman on
the 9Th of April was the first really
great display of military genius on
either side down to that period of
the war. 1t was the first time that
either side left a fortified position
like Corinth to attack a concentra-
ting foe. 1t was so bold that Gen.
Sherman on the 4th Of April laugh
ed at the idea of its being done.
1t failed because delay in marching
with artillery over new made roads
postponed until the 9th of April q
battle originally determined upon
for the 5th. Credit has always
been claimed for and given to Gen.
Albert Sydney Johnston for the
conception Of this daring scheme.
The February number of the Gen.
tury, however, throws a new light
upon this subject, and represents
Gen. Johnston as Directing to the
movement when first suggested, in
stead of originating it. In high
ly interesting paper entitled, "Notes
of Confederate staff Officer at
Shiloh" by Gen. Thomas Jordan,
who was Adjutant General to AL
bert Sidney Johnston, we find the
following:
After 10 o'clock at night on the
Cd of April, 1869, while in my Off
&c as Adjutant General of the Con-
federate army assembled at Corinth,
a telegram was brought to me from
Gen. Cheatham, commanding an
outpost on our left flank at Bethel,
on the Mobile and Ohio Railway.
some twenty odd miles northward
of Corinth. Gen. Cheatham had
addressed it to Gen. Polk, his corps
commander, informing him that a
Federal division, under Gen. Lew
Wallace, had been manenvering in
his proximity during the day.
Gen. Polk had in duo course sent
the message to Gen. Beauregard,
from whom it came to me with his
signed endorsement, and addressed
to Gen. A. S. Johnston, the sub
stance of the endorsement being {:
"Now is the time to advance upon
Pittsburg Landing" And below
we're these words, in effect, If not
literally: Col. Jordan had better
carry this in person to Gen. John
ston and explain the military stu
alton. G. T. B."
At the time Col. Jacob Thomp.
son, formerly Secretary Of the In.
terror of the United States, was in
my Office as my guest. l read the
telegram aloud to him and immedi
ately thereafter repaired to Gen
Johnstons headquarters, nearly q
L
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-02-04
BATTLE OF SHILOH.

ALBERT SYDNEY JOHNSTON DlD
NOT ORIGINATE THE PLAN CAR
RIED OUT BY THE COTFEDRR-
ATES. ~ t.stl. ID
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-02-04

-THE Memphis Aalanche says:
"There is an ecclesiastical religions
movement going on in the world
which bodies future unity ont Of pre-
sent Multiplicity but does not tell
ne what it is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
CRENSHAW AND REFORM,
DEALERS AT a LOSS TO UNDER
STAND HIS MOTIVES.

The Order Withdrawing Special Reeve
nue. Taxes From the Deputies OfIices
su Inconvenience 10 Tobacco aud LII
/ quOr Men-Wby the Change Was NJ ade.
7 The tobacco and liquor dealers profess
/ not To understand the methods Of Inter
nal Revenue Collector Crenshaw. His
action IN Withdrawing the special taxes
from the deputy collectors offices through
| out the State is taken TO mean reform. 1t
is something that has never been done
before in Savannah or Macon. 1t has
been the custom with some Of his predeces-
sors TO call in all Of the manufactured to-
bacco and retail liquor taxes in the hands
Of the deputy collectors in small districts
about July or August.
The government fiscal year begins May
l. and revenue taxes are mostly paid in
that month or the following. According
TO the letter of the law, all taxes should
be paid on or before May 1 for the ensuing
year. There IS, however, such rush Of
applicants for licenses or special tax
stamps that many dealers cannot be at
tended to promptly and some have to wait
several days. All are furnished, though,
during May and June except those who,
may try to evade the law and in cases
growing out of a change of partnership,
or dealers who start in business after
June. Consequently there is very little
demand for the special tax stamps during
the rest Of the year.
Each Collector is responsible to the de-
partment for his deputies, and although
| they are all under bond it is possible that
| former Collectors have thought it eXpe-
dent to call in all stamps from those di-
visions in which few were issued after
May. 1t is supposed that the new Col
lectOr issued his recent order with the
same view, and made it embrace all of
the divisions, including Savannah.
The explanation corrects the impression
that the order was issued at the sugges-
ton Of the deputy collectors.
Being under bond they are not required
10 pay for the stamps when delivered. but
their requisition is alone sufficient. When
the stamps are sold the deputy deposits
the money in bank and makes a return to
the Collector. Last month the collections
at the Savannah office were nearly 200.
Deputy DunwOdY's accounts show that
he made eight returns during the month,
or two a week. He would order, for in
stance, 100 retail liquor stamps costing
$25 each, and 200 manufactured tobacco
stamps which cost 50 40 each. When all
We're sold he returned $3.50, and ordered
more.
Hereafter, until the order is rescind ed,
every person who wishes to engage in the
retail liquor business viii have to en-
close $25, with the application properly
sworn to, and forward to the Collectors
Office at Atlanta.
The same is true of those who purpose
dealing in manufactured tobacco, except
that they will forward 81 80 instead of so.
The annual collections for the Sixteenth
division, which includes Chatham, Bryan,
Mcintosh and IihnrfV counties arg some
thing over $4,000. There are 900 tax
payers in Chatham county alone. Up to
date LAO special tax stamps have been
sold
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03

Mr.. A. T. Lee, formerly of Savannah,
now Of Waldo, Fla, is in the city and
paid the MORNING NEWS a pleasant call
yesterday.
Col. H. B. Plant left at 1 O'Clock yester-
day for Charleston, where he went to at
tend the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Charleston and Savannah
Railway Company, Of which he is Presi-
dent.
Among the passengers on the steamship
ChattahOOchee for New York yesterday
Byck, NJ. l.. Lilienthal, |. NJ. Meyer, j. +.
Minis, Thomas Screven and w. Gourdin
Young.
Col. f. R. Dorsey, General Passenger
Agent Of the Georgia Railroad at Au-
gusta, and Col. !. NJ. Brown. General
Freight and Passenger Agent at Atlanta
of the Western and Atlantic Railroad,
were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Bassett, for the
past year residents Of Savannah. left
yesterday for New York, where they will
reside permanently. Mrs. Bassett is we'll
known in musical circles here, and, until
seyering her connection few DAYS
ago, was leading soprano in Christ Church
choir. The many friends in this CITY OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett wish them happi-
AANbo anu prosperity III llACli new nOults
Mr.. James NJ. Case, proprietor of the
Pulaski House, and also of the Columbian
Hotel at Saratoga, will leave tomorrow
for the North. He will open the Colum.
bian on June 10. Mr.. Case in his man
agement of the Pulaski during the past
two years, has made it one of the finest
and most popular hotels on the South.
ern coast. The Columbian, which
was opened last year under his manage
ment, while not by any means the larg-
est, is one of the most popular hotels at
Saratoga. Mr.. Case has every assurance
that the present season will be in every
way better than last. He will remain at
Saratoga probably until the middle OF
September. when he viii return to assume
the management OF the Pulaski.
Among the arrivals yesterday at the
Screven House We're ). Conant, Palatka,
Fla; j. 7. Williams, jacksonville; T. b.
Cobb, Macon; o. +. Miller, :. NJ. Brown.
Atlanta; ID. w. Harrison, Alabama: +.
A. Fletcher, WATERFOWL, n. Y; j. ..
Johnson, New York.
At the Pulaski House were S. p. Moses.
Jr., Boston; l.. w. Moody, New Orleans
Richard Norris, Baltimore; Frank J
Mosher, Augusta; w. j. Bailer, New Or
leans; Thomas Gillian, r. L. Burke, Phila-
delphia; X. Small, Augusta.
A the Marshall House were j. II.
Smith and wife, Midwife, Ga; r. W.
Campbell, Lyncbburg, Va; r. +. Tucker.
Canton, Mass; 4. G.. Graham and wife.
Atlanta; NJ. A. Peck, Maltray, Fla; T..
II. Potter, Statesboro; Geo. A. Keller.
Monteith, Ga; j. A. Powell, South Caro-.
lima.
At the Harnett House were r. j.
Berry and wife, Franklin, Ky; b. J. Par
sons, Baltimore; Col. n. X. Mitchell.
Brunswick, Ga; Il. j. Spence, Camilla.
Ga; ID. l.. Creedon. Bath, Me-; y. r.
longe. Georgia; A. j. Morrow, Jackson
Vile; {. Coleman, lazlehurst Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
THROUGH THE CITY.
Gossip Gathered Here and There by the
"News" Reporters.

The City Council will hold its regular
meeting tonight.
Magnolia Encampment No. l, l. o. o.
f., meets this evening.
Teutona Lodge, knights of Pythias,
will hold regular convention tonight.
/ The Savannah Yacht Club will hold a
regular meeting at the club house at 4:5O
O'Clock this afternoon.
/ st. John the Baptist Total Abstinence
/ and Benevolent Society will mold It's regu-
lar monthly meeting at Catholic Library
Hall tonight.
The steamer Cumberland will make an
excursion to the black6sh banks tO-mor-
row, leaving the city Mt a. m, and re-
turning in the evening.
The negro. Campbell, who was arrested
on Monday night for assaulting j. Barn.
well with intent TO kill, gave bail to Mag
istrate Molina yesterday. he Will be
given preliminary hearing tomorrow.
A slight blaze occurred in the residence
OF Mr.. G. Ellis, No. 80 South Broad street
at 8 80 last night. 1t was eXtinguished
by the fremen of engine No. 3, and no
alarm was turned in. The damage was
slight.
Magistrate Molina has fixed tomorrow
afternoon for the hearing Of F. NJ. Viewer,
charged with the cutting Of John Mahoney
a few weeks ago. W. W. Fraser, Esq,
will appear for the defendant and 7. j.
OCOnn0r, Esq, for the State.
Spirits turpentine is on a regular boom
with an excited market, with the shorts
in an anxious mood and trying to cover.
Prices have advanced in the past two
days fully 3 to 81 cents. The advance
was certainly long felt want.
The German bark Aeolus was cleared
VOC FOR dow To bfr~ wit no 10
of rOsin, weighing l, Ia, 730 pounds, valued
at $4,000, and 800 barrels spirits turpen-
tine. measuring 25,5l3 gallons, valued at
S. 100 Total valuation of cargo $4,000.
Cargo and vessel cleared by Mlessrs. 5. p.
Shotter " Co.
Constable George Jones yesterday ar
rested negro named Prince Owens on a
warrant charging him with having COM
mitted an assault on May 81 on negro
woman named Ida Harris. The prisoner
was taken before Magistrate Thomas J.
Sheftall, and gave bail for his appearance
for trial before the City Court.
Probably the largest crowd assembled
at picnic at Tybee this season was that
yesterday on the occasion of the Irish
Jasper Greens. The picnic was strictly
by invitation, and the large number pres
ent as guests of the Jaspers gave evidence
OF the popularity OF the cOmpany's annual
excursion. The party, while large, was
select, and every one seemed to enjoy the
day to the full extent, and with that free
dom and zest which characterize the JAS
pers' entertainments. The day could not
have been more favorable, and dancing
never Jagged from the time the first boat
load arrived up to the time of leaving the
island-shOrtly after O'Clock last night
while bathing in the surf was enjoyed by
many. Not single mishap or incident
happened to mar the occasion in the
slightest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
WORK OF THE COURTS.
A Busy Days Session in the City Court
Assignment of Cases in the Superior
Cnurt-

A Busy Days Session in the City Court
Assignment of Cases in the Superior
Court.
The attention of the City Court was oc-
cupied yesterday with the trial of the suit
on a breach of warranty filed by NJ. j. Des-
vergers against A. n Miller. In this case
it appears that the plaintiff had claim
for about 5000 against the defendant, who
had poor title to n certain piece
of land on the Augusta road.
The plaintiff offered TO take the
land IN settlement of the claim, when the
defendant put rim on notice as to the
status of the title. The plaintiff took the
land, however, and some time afterwards
a third party claimed and obtained the
tract as her property, as her estate in re-
mainder. Desvergers thereupOn broul ut
suit against Miller. The jury which tried
the case yesterday gave a verdict in favor
OF the defendant. 1t is understood that
the case will be again called up on mo-
ton for new trial.
The next case called was that of John
5. Leonard against James II. Walker and
NJ. A. Baker. This was an action to re-
cover the value of note for the sum of
$l,46i 81, given by Walker, with Baker
as indOrser. The testimony showed that
Walker is Iet a resident Of this county,
and the Jury returned a verdict for the
defendant on the plea Of jurisdiction, the
case as to Baker having been discon-
tinued.
The court then adjourned until next
Friday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
sULLIVAN-RAY.
The NuptiaI Knot Tied at the CathU.
dral Before a Large AssembIage.

The NuptiaI Knot Tied at the CathO-
draI Before Large Assemblage.
John J. sullivan, proprietor of the Pu-
laski House bar and billiard parlor, and
Miss Mary e. Ray, daughter OF James
Ray, all Of this city, were united in mar
riage at the Cathedral at 8 30 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, Rev. Fathers Balm and
Shea officiating. Several hundred friends
of the bride and groom assembled at the
church to witness the ceremony.
The bride wore an exceedingly hand
some white brOcaded satin, cut en- train,
with veil and orange blossoms. NJ. f..
Sullivan, brother of the bridegroom, acted
as best man, and Miss Lizzie Ray, sister
of the bride, as bridesmaid. Subsequent
to the ceremony at the church, a recep.
ton and banquet We're attended at
the residence Of the parents of the bride.
Last night the happy couple left by
steamer for an extended tour of the prin-
cipal cities and watering places OF the
North. Upon their return they will es-
tahlish their residence in Savannah.
Each Of the contracting parties is popular
IN wide circle Of acquaintances, and
begin their matrimonial career with many
good wishes ana the brightest ofauspices.
The presents received were numerous and
costly, that from the groom to his bride
being pair Of solitaire diamond earrings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
THE EARLY CLOSING.
The Retail Clothing Clerks Organize as
an Association.


The early closing movement is being
pushed by the clerks and employees in
nearly every branch of retail business
in the city. The dry goods and
grocers' clerks have already been given
their evenings for the summer, and all of
the dry goods and grocery houses now
close at O'Clock.
The clothing clerks have as vet been
unsuccessful in securing the same privi-
leges. IL is understood that with one or
two exceptions all the retail clothing
dealers have agreed TO close at O'clock.
The failure 10 secure the closing OF all
the houses is of course equivalent to
closing none of them.
petition has been in circulation
several days, and last night "A meeting
was held at the Republican Blues hall
and the Retail Clothing Clerks Associa-
ton was organized, having in view the
securing Of the same privileges that have
been accorded the dry goods and grocers'
clerks.
The movement has not as yet started
among the shoe clerks, but it is under
stood that a paper will be circulated 10.
day for the signatures OF the shoe dealers.
When the clothing and shoe CLERKS shall
have both ACCOMPLISHED their purpose. as
no doubt they Will, nearly the entire re-
tail business of the city will be closed at
O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
Lower StIII.

Clothing has been sold this spring by
the Famous" lower than ever before, for
the reason that times were hard, and we
came TO the conclusion, considering the
times, that TO make any money on this
seasons stock was out Of the question,
and our low prices were the wonder of our
competitors. Now comes the clearing
time. the seasons production must be
S0id, profit or no profit. We make it q
point not to carry any goods over. The
goods are ours and paid for, and if we
choose TO sell them for One-halftneir value
it is nobody's business--tO Sd0e n1OReg IN
making your purchases is all you care TOR.
There is a great deal said and advertised,
but tue German says, "DaS pdpier ist
geduidiq' (the paper is patiently. You
will never find the famous" advertise
anything but what we do. With all the
blowing done you Will find that the STA
mus" will sell you now as goOd a SUIT
for $40 rs others will charge you Sl5 for.
$40 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
court nonse sac. for Lnne.

The June sales day among the auc-
tioneers showed very few changes in real
estate. Sheriff Roman made few sales
ON account Of unpaid taxes.
Capt. G. w. Lamar sold one lot adioin-
ing Rourke's foundry. az the head Of
laVgart's wharf, for $1,000 and u lot at
The head of Lamar's wharf TOR 81 800. lie
also sold the lot corner Of Hall ana
llahersham streets for $780,
Mpssrs. Kennedy n Blum sold the north
ern half Of lot No. - Washington ward.
30X90 feet and improvements. for 81 ,iG5.
The balance Of their real estate was with
drawn.
/. ID. LaRoche's Sons sold a two story
house on Second street west of Abercorn.
for $l.250, conditionally, and the store and
dwelling ON Montgomery and Henry
streets for $1,000.
}. Mclaughlin a. Son sold two city Of
savannah 5000 bonds and one certificate
Of Indebtedness Central Railroad fCf
sos.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03

From Monday, June l, we shall offer in
every department of our store various
lines of goods, at sweeping reduction,
thus giving to the ladies of Savannah and
vicinity an opportunity for GENUINE
BARGAINS seldom presented. Upon in
spection you will find in many instances
the goods offered are about half what they
are worth, and they are all fresh, desir-
able goOds-no old stock Iu making pub
lie announcement of this great and all
important transaction it Will be necessary
to dwell briefly on certain facts, 50 that a
true and correct conception of the actual
particulars Of this sale may be conveyed
to the public mind. First and foremost
we would impress on our patrons the very
important fact that in few months we
wlll Vacate our present store and occupy
the spacious building now in course Of
construction on corner BrOughton and
Bun streets. When finished il will be by
far the largest retail store in the State,
and VIII compare in size ana style of ar
chltecture with any in the entire south.
W are OVer-stocked, and our New York
buyers advise us to close out our stock of
goods no matter at what price, as the
enormous contracts which they are now
making with manufacturers in the North
and East are much lower than what pres
ent stock was bought. Therefore we are
compelled at once 10 close out the balance
of our stock, in most instances, without
one cent of profit to ourselves, counting
ourselves sufficiently repaid by the OPP
pOrtunity afforded us to close our entire
stock so that we Will be able to move into
our new building with an entirely new
line of goods. 1t also enables the hou Sc
OF A. Il. AltmaYer q Co. to achieve that
which all heretofore have been pOwerless
to accomplish, namely: To offer prime
new stock of goods which in a large ma
jOrity OF instances fall far short of cover
ing their cost of production, and are
throughout the most thorough and posi-
tive values ever before offered TO the people
of Savannah and vicinity.
We will not name prices as prices give
no definite idea of value, but ask you if
you have anything in our many depart
ments to purchase, or if you are likely to
need anything in the near future it Will
repay you to visit us, even if you are
compelled to make a long journey. as we
propose 10 sell most of our goods without
one cent of profit, a state OF things which
we think never before existed in this city.
A public benefit remains for the house of
A. Il. Altmayer e. Co. to accomplish,
which they submit with all their priyi-
leges and advantages to their num-
berless kind and appreciative patrons.
-AdU. A. r. ALTMAYER & co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-03
Tough ON the Dog.

Many are the tricks and devices to
which the owners Of dogs resort 10 escape
the tax. A day or so ago Officer Morgan
was taking stock Of dogs in Crawford
ward. He was seen approaching by a
colored woman who was the proud owner
Of pretty pug. Guessing the officers
mission she picked the dog up and thrust
1t i'm the Kitchen stove. The fire had
gone out and pug lay quiet. He was
30 still that be was forgotten, and when
meal time approached the fire was
kndlCd. 10 baZed up quickly and PIGGY
grew warm. When, yelping with pain,
he was liberated he was So scorched and
burned that he has not been either AN
ornament or OF use since.