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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-31

TIE west F1eriAa OranS Oe6yes.
Judge r. w. White visited Mis- orange.
grove nesr Ito Dssd Lakessin caihosn1
county last xsek ard reportssthe ossage
trees througbcat stAt rsSion sninjarad ~
cold. The crop wast keavy this season
and has been mostly shipped up the APPS
lachicola river. From ten acres of grove
Mr.. $. s. Alderman shipped Eve hundred
and forty thoosand oranges of excellent
quality. The climate Of that section is
doubtless modified by the vicinity of Gulf
Stream waters, the current swerving near
the COS st as it makes the turn to assume
its southeasterly course towards the
straits of Florida. As noted by Professor
Curtiss in his paper on "The Florida
Forests" submitted at the Forestry Con-
gress, the growth indigenous to long
stretch of country which the Apalachicola
bisects includes all trees Of the central
portion of the Peninsula. Thus the east
ern portion Of West Florida and the west
ern portion of Middle Florida afford an
extensive tract which offers those induce
ments to the culture of citrus fruits that
many suppose to be limited to section
further south. The tropical waters of the
ocean current which pours through the
strait between Cuba and Yucatan
into the tepid basin of the Gull
of Mexico bring semi-tropical
temperature to the coasts of the Gull
States, and in some parts-notably in
Louisiana--as small risk attends the cul
ture' Of the. orange as in the section where
it is now the speciality, and large crops
have been produced for many years past
Thus we have in the coast counties o.
West and Middle Florida wide area Of
lands which hold large probabilities Of
future wealth and development, inasmuch
as such appreciation of values as has oc
Cured in the Peninsula is likely to ensue
there, and perhaps in the near future
but quite certainly. when the Peninsula
shall be filed up in its desirable local.
ties by the constantly increasing tide OF
immigration, and people look to other
sections for locations which enable the
industries they would engage in, and
offer the climatic conditions they would
have. And there is no more delight
full climate in the world than that of the
northern Gulf coast country. Inland
the pine-clad highlands shield against
northern winds, and over the ex
panse of the "Mexic sea" comes
the mild breath of the tropic south cool
enough as sea breeze to ensure comfort
warm enough to ensure an almost sub
tropical temperature.
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1eaas or Evarts' Maiden Speech.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. %,

WARRINGTON, II. O., Dec. ~, 1885.
Editor Floridian lit was an unprecedented
scene that occurred a few days ago, that Sen
ator, sixty-seven years of age, should make bis
maiden speech in the Senate. II is said that
Senator Evarts has long been anxious to get TO
the Senate, and he only succeeded at this late
date His speech WAS on the Presidential Sue
cession Bill, introduced by Senator Hoar, which
he favored He was an attentive listener to the
speeches made on the democratic side of the
Senate, taking a seat in one of the reporters
chairs near the Speaker, and his nod of approval
of one Of Senator Maxey's arguments seemed to
give renewed inspiration to the Senator's re-
marks. Senator Edmunds who is considered
the Ajax Telemon on the republican side on all
Constitutional questions opposed the bill in a
speech marked by profound thought and forc-
BILE expression, and here was an opponent quite
whom he had TO "lock horns " on this great
subject. Intense interest was excited by the
debate, and the galleries were filed.
Senator Evarts' seat Is at the extreme left OF
the President of the Senate, but, no doubt by
previous arrangement, he teok a position in the
centre of the chamber on the republican side
l will not attempt to give you even q synopsis
Of his speech, rs you have it in the Record. The
Senate listened 10 1t with marked attention, and
no interruption occurred during it's delivery as
Is usual in debate. 1t seemed like the result of a
battle that had been left to be decided by an in
dividual combat between the commanding gen.
erals. At the conclusion of the speech Of Mr.
Evarts, Senator Edmunds rose to reply; he had
made his set speech the day before, and this was
merely rejoinder; he endeavored to speak in
his usually calm manner, but it was evident that
he was under excitement, and dealt his blows
heavily but not with practiced skill 1t was like
the combat Of Fitz James and Roderick Dhu,
the scientific thrusts and parties of the one, was
more than match for the ponderous lunges of
the Gaelic chieftain. Generally, Senator Ed
munds speaks with great deliberaton and in an
oracular style, as If with the wisdom of a seer
and the authority of prophet.
The two Senators are . striking contrast to
each other. The Senator from Vermont is a
large, broadshouldered man, with q large bald
head, prominent features, short cropped grey
beard. aHd puritauical countenance. He has
never been known TO loox up to the gallery, but
sits with eyes cast down and grave visage. The
Senator from New York is scarcely above the
medium height-slender, and thin, ascetc face
that looks as II he practiced the austerities of
Trappist Monk.
The bill passed by q large majority, and the
Vermont Senator felt no doubt, that the schol-
astic and forensic ability" of his opponent Il
quote from his own SPECIFY was not only supe-
rior 10 the Congress that passed the act of 1872,
but even to that Of himself SIaMA.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-31

Scientific forestry has attained it's
highest development in Germany, and the
result is seen 10 Me addition during six
to the woodlands of the Empire of over
l5O, 900 acres. The total may seem small
in comparison with the extent of the EN-
pire but it must be remembered that the
tree-planting has mainly been done on the
watersheds, where its good effect will be
quickest felt, and that the growth will go
on from year to year in an increasing ratio.
In this country, where there has been, and
still is, such reckless stripping Of the
timber lands, with but slight provision for
replacing them, it would be we'll if we
were to follow the example of the care
fol German. What the denudation of the
hilIsides has already cost in the drying up
of water courses and the opening of vast
stretches TO the sweep of the cyclone is
incalculahle.
Stamford, the junior Senator from
California, is the richest man OH the Pacif
10 coast. His wealth is estimated at S4o,-
100000. He 10 the lragest railroad
builder IN the world. He has also the
largest vineyard in the world, having 81
600 screg set out with grapes. A Califor-
MIA friend Of bis says that his beqnest of
vi, 100000 70 the California University
is absolute, and, although it is managed
by him, cannot be revoked. Mr.. Stanford
intends TO give away all of his money be.
fore be dies TO public institutions to be
fo6nded by himself. The university is
his pet idea, n
: Meal Dow's assertion that Bangor 10
Gthe drunkenness city on the continent
sroused-a Bangor editor TO statistically
prove that Pottlsnd, NeaI Dow's resi-.
dsnce, i eight times drankener than Ban.
ger. Yst both these cities for years have
besn under che benign Maine law.-N
r. World
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The Philadelphia Record says: eft is
gratifying to learn that Mr.. Randall has
devoted the greater part of the summer
to a scheme of tariff reform with which he
will be prepared to dazzle and delight the
country as soon as Congress has been or
ganized. With the committee on appro-
priations unchanged, Mr.. Randall also
has plan for running the next house, for
electing himself to the presidency, and
for carrying Pennsylvania by $4,000 ma
iority. Considering that he has excog-
itated all these plans in the few leisure
moments not occupied in begging for
Federal offices or in filling the public SER
vice with his retainers, the industry of our
local statesman is phenomenal-as phenom-
email as his infinite variety There has
been nothing like it recorded since the
days of Nick Bottom the weaver, who was
prepared to play Pyramus, and Thisbe,
and the Lion, and every other part in the
drama, rather than abate his self.impot.
lance or give any one else show" !. E
The Grand Lodge of the Knights Of
Honor, of the State of Florida, will hold
its annual meeting in this city, on Tues
day, January 18th prox. This is, we be-
lleve, the first meeting of this Grand body
in Pensacola, but the visiting Knights
will meet with hearty welcome, not only
from the members of this order, but from
the citizens at large as well. The quail
ity of PensacoIa's hospitality is not strain
ed, but embraces all good people and is
especially extended to representatives
of benevolent aud religious societies, and
we have no doubt our visitors will be
well entertained and carry with them
pleasant recolections of our city and PEG.
ple.-PensdcoLa Advdnce Gazette.
The Prohibitionists won the day in
the United States Court at Atlanta, and
they evidently had the law on their side.
1t seems to have been thought that the
United States District Judge was sure to
knock the law on the head, because it
was Q State law if for no other reason.
This gives . glimpse of the natural feel.
ing of the Southern people regarding the
Federal Courts, which seemed for 20
many years TO be nothing better. than 1 |
part Of the partisan machinery ofthe Re-
publican party. We shall soon grow ont
of that. ho weyef. b this new erasof realis
zation Of hopes deferred. - GAGr1ess6H
Nesos and Courier.
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Fieston News and Courier.J
Hon. John W.. Daniel,

The Hon. John w. Daniel, who will succeed
Malone as United States Senator from viTah-
Is distinguished throughout the country iur -
rare oratorical powers which he has maniiesia
ON numerous occasions during his public ~
and which will soon find an appropriate qhss
Tor their display in the debates on the dO0n
the Senate. There are but few opporiuniiish
the exercise OF the gift of eloquence . =
House of Repre- entatives, while the Sensss
pre-sminenily debating body, and its d.
aions of great public questions, being comps
TIVE unrestrained by Parliamentary gags Y
afford Mr. Daniel ample occasions 10 measar
his strength and talents with those of the lad-
ers Of both the great political parties
More than mere eioqueace, h pwever, ~
quired 10 enable q Senator to discharge w
honor to himself and credit to his State Tie q.
ties Of his high position, and Mr.. Daniel is ma
OF the highest men,al culture, an upright senls
man. an honest politician. a devoted patriot ~.
addresses In the lecture room are characierzse
BY range and exaclness of knowledge, . -.
meas OF critical insight and grace Of style ~
are seldom excrlled. His devotion TO his paw
has led him Into the field of politics, where e
has won tbs highesi honors, but be has also os'
tinguished himself Of the bar His WORKS =.
the laws governing finance are standard nn
books ins the leading law schools oil the un'os.
A gallant soldier, faithful citizen, onl''..'
scholaf, born leader of men, John Daniel -
idol ~ the young men of the grand oid 20
which he represents and which has honoleo
self anew In honoring him with the hlgoesss
doe In It's gin.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-31
Proposed Ltae from Monticello,
Florida, to Connect with the y 4,
r. II w. Railway

A delegation OF prominent citizens of Monti-
cello, Fla, consisting of Messrs F. r. Fides, }
T. Budd, Sr., J. G. Turner, @. T. Carroll, H.
Bernhard and J. H. Perkins, were in the city
yesterday to consult with the authorities OF the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railway, in re-
gard to building railroad from some point on
its line to Monticello. 1t is only % miles from
Quitman, Ga, to Monticello, or 90 miles to
Thomasville. The delegation called upon Col
Fl. s. Haines, General Manager, and presented
the subject 10 him. That gentleman said he
thought well of a railroad connection from snme
point on the line of the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway in the direction of Monticello
Tallahassee, or some other point in Florida, but
the matter would have to be presented to the
Board of Directors, he suggested that The dele,
CATION put the proposition in writing. The men,
beers of the delegation were we'll pleased with
their reception, and feel reasonably encouraged,
They returned home last night.-SaodnnaA Nesos,
9th
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ssvu.naA Nswu, Dse -
4 Made yveos glesa1a oaore Lans.
.Ths iutsesst Ii IL psopoaaion 10 build : rail :
roed that Vim eivs this oily short route Into
lGiddls Wsua Elosida = growing Those who
would b. bsnsassd ~ Tie proposed line--and
the number isby no msans small-are beginning
70 realize how great the advantage Of such line
would be.
OF course everybody knows that Il requires
money to build railroad, and II IS to be ex-
pscted that those who arc particularly anxious
tina, this projected lima into Middle West Florida
shall be built will render Il assistance.
The projected lIue will connect with the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railway system at
Qui,man, Townsville or some other point, and
its terminus will b In Monticello or Tallahas-
see. The land along the route will be increased
in value wonderfully, and the towns at its ter
mini will have their importance greatly in
creased. The towns and the land owners there
fore, ought to take steps II once towards showing
what they can and will do. The region through
which this road will run 10 rich. agriculturally,
and will become settled rapidly when cominuni-
cation with markets becomes quick and mail IA
cilities are brought close at hand.
The merchants of this city would have q large
addition to their trade II the proposed road were
to be built. They ought. therefore, to give 1t a
great deal Of encouragement In the way of liberal
subscriptions. And they ought not to wait FOL
somebody to 60 around among them and tell
them what their duty ID, and in what direction
their interests lie. They ought to take hold Of
the matter Of their own accord, and say to those
who have the management of the enterprise thai
they can depend upon substantial financial help
from Havannah's business men.
II good showing can be made Il would no
Do at all surprising II the Savannah, Florida and
J Western railway should offer to help the under
taking. 1t certainly would be to its interest t.
do co.
The proposed road would not be Q costly one
Indeed, there sre good reasons far saying that i
can be built at surprisingly small sum per mile
That the road is wanted, and that it can be bull
witout going outside Of the territory that woult
be within ito influence for the necessary means
are propositions which do not admit of doubt
Let those who have the matter in hand begin &C
tive work at once If they show the necessar
amount Of energy, and 60 about their work IL
the right way, success is certain.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-31

We are glad to be enabled TO offer to our read
ers the following remarks of Mrs. Ellen Ca'l
Long on tina, occasion, explanatory OF the
ceremony Of dedicating trees te notable persons
At the Forestry Congress
,ndses and Gentlemen. esteem It an honor
N have been chosen delegate to this first rores'
trv Congress In Florida, and teel equaIiy tne
responsibility imposed, which 10 the ssiecI'on "
',;s,;nou;shed citizens to whom the State shall
dedicate trees to be planted in DeFuniak Fark.
In this duty have been guided by the epochs
Of history as much as by individual merit
TO the expeditions into Florida by General An.
drew Jacksons army we owe the purchase oi
this territory from the Spaniards, (and perhaps
the invaders camped ON the shores OF this very
beautiful lake during their march through the
then wilderness) Afterwards, as you know,
General jackson became the hrst Governor Oh
Florida
Next In order was VIM P. Duval. who inau.
eurated the Seminole war, and Richard henn
Call battled to cOnsummate II equally with deD
erals Scott, Jesup Macomb, Taylor and worm
of the u. s. Army. With this trio ends the first
cycle Of Florida's American history. In after
wears, more than three score and ten, W. u.
Bloxham and Edward A. Perry respectively
bore the State banner through civic upheaval
beset with as many entangemenis a. the nfst.
In national representation no son OF Florida mas
been more hOnored than U. 8. Senator 3. Il. NAL
lory In our Judiciary T. A. Douglass of St: Au-
gustine left the ermine spOtless, as later have
David 8. Walker, ST., and Augustus E. Maxwell.
And though Florida has possessed many brave
and gallent men, have space but for three, and
these are Joseph Finnegan, Gearge T. Ward and
George William Call. They in the hour Of trial
stood firm for their land, and the last two were
found embracing it. To these likewise dedi-
cate the oak, for like it's evergreen they live.
Then to silk culture, which believe will be-
come source of wealth to Florida, make no.
tice In the city of Philadelphia, there Is an as
ISOLATION of ladies, presided over by Mrs. John
Lucas, who have for their purpose the instruc-
ton and propagation Of the silk industry. To
these dedicate tree Of the D0rus mut!icGu!ts
and TO Miss Rose Cleveland, who has declared
herself patron of silk culture, l devote another.
Then last, but really first, it is proper that the
author of this day, the creator of this scene,
should be remembered, for it was his skill and
perseverance by which yon highway was opened
through q section that seemed doomed to obscu-
rity by the hand of destiny, but which to-day
brings guests from the North, East and West TO
behold the blossoming Of waste places into flow-
ering meadows, and to do honor 10 the enter
prise of w. D. Chipley.
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John c. L'Engle, Jr., son q -
L'Engle, of Jacksonville, accidentally ~
himself with pistol on Christmas e
and died in his mothers arms 10 lesa ~
Eve minutes. He was twelve yesl
age and child of much promise
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RAILROAD NEE TING.

Amee,,ne Of citizens l. called At the mayors
once q. : o'clock next Monday evening" Jan.
uary 4, to discuss the advisability Of the c'y o.
Tallahassee undertaking the construction "f
Railroad Nor,hward. Prominent men OF the
community are expected TO address the meeting.
A full attendance 10 requested
MANY CrrlzENa
Tallahassee, Dec. 81, 1885.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-31

When TallAhSssss and Monticello
get their raiirosd from Thomasvills, they
win b made Wsalwsys rejoice IN the
rising prospect Of any portion Of Middle
and West Florida - hlokta Herald
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1T = annoanosd that Mr.. G. /. Fildes
WILSON begin the pablication Of morn
Ing daily IN Jaaksonvitle, 70 b entitled
the Opinion.
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TEN GENTS VIM buv . co,,, - ;,
5LoaIDrAH once ' :. sne
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-08
The Alaska safe.

NEW YoRK, February THE Guion
steamship AIaslca, now nearly week over
due about this port, and about whose
safety there has been some apprehension,
has been sighted, and will doubtless arrive
at Halifax in very short time. The news
of her is brought by the Inman steamer
City Of Chester, which reached this port this
anorning. Hast Thursday morning at 2
o'clock the officer of the watch on the City
Of Chester sighted Guion steamer, since
identified as the AIaskd, standing north
west with steamer of the Beaver Line,
which runs between Halifax and Liverpool,
in tow. This was in latitude AZ deg. 49,,
Longitude 60 deg. 49,. Night signals were
exchanged between the vessels. The sup
position is that the steering gear of the
1Ioslca had been disabled, and that she
was using the steamer which she had in
tow. believed to be the Lake Winnipeg
which left Liverpool on the 22d Of january,
a. a rudder. The alaska was evidently
making for Halifax and viii doubtless be
reported from that place soon. The fear
chat some serious disaster might have hap
pensd to her is thus happily dispelled.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-08

The SUNDAY TArrnER hopes TO make
itself, by tie completeness of its special in
formation, the recognized organ of the
Orders of one kind and another in which
its readers are interested the Free Masons
and Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pytkias
and of Honor, the Legion of Honor, the
Order of Forresters, the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. the Good Templars, Royal Ar
canum, Order of United American Mechan-
les, Order of United Workmen, Land
League, the Schutzen Corps, the Saengey-
rs,tsde, and of all the other German, Irish
and American protective, cooperative,
benefit and SOCIAL organizations IN the
county. If the officers or members of the
various organizations will send us notes of
TIE matters that interest the members of
such organization every week, we shall not
only be glad to give them space in each
Sundays paper but shall feel under per-
sonal obligations. We design, too, to give
needed space to the publication of little
items of local interest to the Grand Army
of the Republic, to the Veterans and to the
State Militia. We propose, too, to make
the paper the recognized medium for the
circulation of news of interest to the at
tendants or officers of the churches, of
whatever denomination, in the county, and
hope to receive from our church readers in
formation of passing events that interest
them. We do not ask for news that inter-
ests the churches generally. 1t is enough
if it interests the church you attend or only
the society of the church with which you
are particularly identified. We should be
glad, too, if our lady readers would send us
notices of society events in which they par
ticipate. or personal information that it
would please them to make public. The
clubs of various kinds, too--social, dramatic
in sporting will find welcome space in our
columns for whatever bits of gossip their
members may see fit to supply us with
The schools, too, should be represented.
There is much going on in them that is
never given to the public; and if we could
persuade the principals and tutors to send
us occasional bits of interesting gossip from
their class rooms, we should feel ourselves
greatly favored and gladly accord their jot-
tings space We impose but one condition
that is that the communications be attested
by the signatures of the persons sending
them-the signatures not being for pubhca-
ton. of course, but only to guarantee the
genuineness of what is written. The TAT
TIER, like every other reputable newspaper,
pays no attention whatever to anonymous
communications.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-02-08

With the approval of Governor Albeit
the ssNew Jersey State Day" at the Worlds
Exposition has been changed from Feb
ruary 10th to March 25th. 1t was found
impossible to secure the attendance of the
Governor and other State officials on the
first-named date, and the postponement is
made in order to give ample time for pre-
paration for fitting celebration of the
day, in which it is hoped many visitors
from this State will participate.
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Biblical Injunstion.
Mon,,srowv Eeh Ma~.,n n p,an
s" ~ :, w =. 49,
cnard, VINO cleo az bioomingoaie, In Inns
county, few days ago at the age Of "a
wears. was the prouenitor Of a wonderful
49,, : ro;,,t - ,,nn,h.- uo.a a..
1'''Ays = pe.. oss = Au.D''' az was niss
married IN looo, az the age OF fourteen
years, 70 Saran beacn, daughter OF John
6eacn, VINO was . protner OF Benjamin
Beacn, VINO erected the Beach Glen Iron
WORKS, rofge' etc. nus nrst child,
oaugntef' was porn when ne was nfteen
years ola; Her name was Ehzaoetn. Sne
married henry sandernoof, VINO died DUR