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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
ONLY FIVE ALIVE.
The Few Remaining Members of the
Late Confederate Cabinet.

The Few Remaining Members of the
Late Confederate Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The recent ap-
|pointment of r. Nj. I. Hunter, of Vir-
|gnia, to be Collector of Customs at the
port of RappahannocB, at a painfully
small salary, calls attention to the
whereabouts and the condition of the few
|Iemaining members Of the Confederate
cabinet. There were fourteen of them
benjamin. Bragg, Breckenridge, NAL
|l0ry, Memminger, Randolph, Sedden,
Trenholm, Walker, DAVIS, Reagan,
|I0ombs, Watts and Hunter. OF these
I0nly five now remain--Davis, Reagan,
Ioombs, Watts and Hunter. OF these
Inye only twO-Reagan and r0ombs-were
members of the original Cabinet. Hun
I Ter is not only an old man now. but very
Imuch reduced in circumstances. There
pre- few Of the members of the Confederate
Cab.pet who are wealthy. Toombs, who
lYes near Atlanta, is wealthy. Reagan
IS worth something, but not very much.
Watts, Of Alabama, and Davis, OF North
Carolina, though pretty old men, continue
~ the practice Of law at their respective
|lomes
Hunter, as indicated above, is poor. OF
hose now dead none except Benjamin
led wealthy. He made a magnificent
rtune, as is well known. in the practice
4 law abroad. OF the few members still
lYing each resides now in the State from
|Mhleh he was chosen for his Cabinet posi-
ION. Reagan in Texas, Hunter in Vir-
Elnia, Watts in Alabama, Davis in North
arol'na and TOombs in Georgia. Only
le civil branches Of the Confederate Gov
fnment are now represented, all the Sec
etaiies Of War and Navy having passed
way. Hunter and Toombs were Secre-
aries Of State, Davis and Watts AttOrnies
GENERALS and Reagan Postmaster Gem
,al. Reagan is probably the most active
physically ana mentally Of any Of those
emaining. He Is strong and vigorous,
nough he was at deaths door year ago,
Snen an operation by some skillful physi-
clan saved him. Mr.. r. NJ. 4. Hunters
Rauress Is Lloyds, Essex county, Va;
gr' heagan's, Palestine, Texas; Mr.. r.
~. watts, Montgomery. Ala; Mr..
|1eorge b. Davis, Wilmington, n. c.;
pen. IOOmbs'. Washington. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
KENTUCKY TOBACCO.
Rnmors OF a Greatly Decreased Cr0I
Pronounced Wholly Unfouuded.

Rnmors of a Greatly Decreased Crop
Pronounced Wholly Unfouuded.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 29.-Notwith-
standing the statement conveyed In the
late report from this city, the outlook Tor
the tobacco crop Of 1885 does not present
a single discouraging feature. The crop
Is not late in starting. The plauts. though
the buds were belated somewhat by the
late spring. are in a satisfactory state Of
forwardness, aud in most sections, if not
all, there Is an abundant supply.
There Is no danger whatever, II
the other conditions are favorable,
that the area Will be reduced by the de-
iciency Of the plants, and the cOmpara-
tive values OF farm products afford very
good assurance that BY choice at least the
general area Of the tobacco crop VIII not
De curtalled. IL is claimed in part OF the
blue grass section that tobacco will be
partly replaced by other crops, notably
hemp, but this will not be believed uni IS
IL Is confirmed. The general condition
may not point 20 excessive planting, but
there is not the slightest ground nt rres-
ent 20 anticipate scant planting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30

Men and Women Horribly NutiIated
aao FsTt pitt Burned.
! nA41JEroRp, N. ". r., May 28.-In-
spector Peters and twenty mounted police
have arrived from Gen. strange's column,
which has reached Fort Pitt. Peters re-
ports Fort Pitt burned. Policeman
Gowns body was found there horribly
mutilated, the heart being cut out and
impaled on pole near the body. Peters
was also at Frog Lake, where he discoy-
cred the bodies Of the people massacred
there by Big Bears Indians. A corpse,
supposed TO be that OF Mrs.
Gowanlock. was found In a well. Both
legs were severed near the thighs and
the arms above the elbows. The bodies
of Father Marchand and Father Fartard
were found In the cellar OF a burned
house. They were much charred, but
were recognized by beads FOUND IN their
pockets. Their gowns were not altogeth-
er destroyed. The remains Of Delaney,
Quinn and Gilchrist were discovered near
by. Gen. Strange has sent Inspector
Steele north TO look after Big Bears band.
Big Bears whereabouts is a matter OK
conjecture. lie has probably gone north
Of Frog Lake. The Cree Chief MOOsomin
il In town. He came from Turtle Lake
and says that he has been friendly all
along. Gen. Middleton, with q large
escort Of the Boultan Mounted Infantry,
has returned from "A trip 10 MOosomin's
reservation. II was deserted, with the In
structor's house burned. Inspector
Peters started back to Gen. Strange to-
day with dispatches from Middleton.
DUMoNT's ARREST ILLEGAL.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-Gen. r. G.
Drum sent the following telegram to Gen.
Schoheld to-day.
Replying 10 your telegram Of this date, re-
porting the arrest In American territory OF
Gabriel Dnmont and Michael Sumnis the
Canadian insurgents who belonged 10 Rieps
insurrcctionary force. the Secretary OF War
nstructs me to say that the military forces
they must, therefore, be released from mill-
tarV arrest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
NEBRAsKA's wATERsPoUT.
Eleven BOhemians EnguIfed by the
Flood In Ricbman Canyon.

Eleven BOhemians EnguIfed by the
Flood In Richman Canyon.
LINCOLN, NEB., May pa special
dispatch from Indianola gives the follow
ing particulars Of the bursting of water
spout Thursday evening: GA party OF
seventeen Bohemians, en- route to Dundy
creek, camped in Richman canyon, half
mile from the Republican river and nine
miles east Of this place. At dark heavy
rain set in, and about 10 O'clock water
spout burst a short distance above, food
ing the heretofore dry canyon 10 a depth
of Is feet. This came down the canyon In
waves, each rising foot or two higher
than its predecessor. The party were
asleep In their wagons. The one nearest
the bed of the stream was occupied by
John Mack, his wife and son, the centre
one by John Osmer, his wife and four
children and two other children, and the
third by Joseph Hayelic, wife and three
children. When the flood struck the
wagons Havelic was the first 10 arouse.
He jumped up, grasped the wagon tongue
and attempted TO put the wagon out OF
the water. The rushing waters over
powered them, however, and eleven were
drowned"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
PREsBY TERRAIN POLICY.
Adultery Declared the Only just GrOunt
on Which to Base Divorce.

Adultery Declared the Only just Ground
on Which to Base Divorce.
CINCINNATI. May 29.-At the Presbyte-
rian General Assembly this morning ac-
ton was taken on the subject of divorce,
reafllrming with increased emphasis that
the only proper ground for divorce was
adultery or willful desertion, and eau
tioning the ministry to exercise the great
est care in performing the marriage cere-
mony for those who had been divorced.
Resolutions against sabbath desecra-
tion were offered, recommending the cir
culation of petitions against the transac-
tion of business in the departments Of the
government and in Congress and the run
ming of mail trains on the Sabbath.
A resolution calling for the establish
ment of an agency Of intelligence and eX-
change for the promotion Of ministerial
settlements was lost.
Some discu ssion was elected on the sub
ieet of deaconesses. This office cannot be
raised without change in the form Of
government, and the committee reported
that no action would be taken at this
time.
The theological seminaries were re-
ported by the committee ON that subject
10 be In a iOurishing condition.
At the afternoon session of the Presby-
terian Assembly the report Of the special
committee Of nine on the transfer Of work
among the freedmen 10 the board Of home
missions was taken up. II was finally
decided that no change is advisable.
The standing committee on temperance
reported, referring to the progress Of the
temperance sentiment in the United
States and the growing interest on the
subject in the church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
AN EMBEZzLER TRAPPED.
ONE OF THE VICTINIIZED FIRM
MEETS HIM AT TQUEENSTOWN.

The Culprit White with Fear-Deteo-
tives Ready to Lay Their Hands on hts
Shoulder - Contradictory stntoMents
as to the Whereabouts of the Money
Restitution Promised.
LONDON, May 29.--Arthur y. Mgreh,
the absconding superintendent Of the firm
OF Koch, Sons & Co., of New York, WAS
arrested at Queenstown on board the
steamship Nevada Of the Guion line,
which arrived there this morning. As
soon as the Nevada was reported a mem-
Der OF the London brancn Of the firm, nc
companied by detective, went on board
and the former Immediately discovered
Marsh among the passengers He was
travelling under the assumed name Of
Malthy. When Marsh found himself in
the presence Of a member OF the firm he
had robbed he became very penltept aud
surrendered all the money in his possess
sion, together with his effects and beg
ged not to be prosecuted.
$4,000 STOLEN.
The amount Marsh absc0nded with was
S500C0. Mr.. Koch, whose firm in New
York had been defrauaed by Superintend-
ent Marsh. came mere from Berlin. when
Informed bv telegraph Of the emhezzle-
ment and flight of Marsh. lie quickly
learned that il would be impossible TO get
any aid in the matter either from the
English Government or Mr.. Phelps, the
United States Minister, owing TO the fact
that the eXtradition treaty does not 'in-
clude embezzlement amgag the lst Of eX-
traditable otfenses. Mr.. Koch then has
tened to Queenstown, where be secured
the services Of a detective and boarded
the steamship upon her arrival there
from New York.
SURPRISING THE FUGITIVE.
Near the smoking room he found the
fugitive Marsh and greeted him with
''GoOd morning" Marsh. dumbfOunded
by the recognition, was unable 10 answer
the salutati0n, and gazed vacantly and
nervOuely at the detective. Mr.. Koch then
said: II want to speak with you" Marsh,
with quivering lips and in trembling
tones, asked Mr.. Koch to accompany him
to his staterO0m, where he fell PROSTATE.
completely exhausted, upon the seat. He
was deathly pale and gasped, "Don't
prosecute; / Will make it ali right" He
added, as he was recovering his compo-
sure, that be had only 5000 with him.
MARsHs CONFUSION.
Mr.. Koch asked where the remainder
was and Marsh replied: 81 gave it TO my
wife," He, however, quickly supple
mented this expression with the state
ment: Il am confused. ! have more
cash among my baggage. | will suIren-
der it and make matters straight on the
way to Liverpool" The Queenstown de-
tective here = -6 his leave, Mr.. Kof
remareire. II have rfraaqed with Da.
tective Humphreys to meet me at liver
pool" and Mr.. Koch and Marsh proceeded
in the Nevada TO that port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
HAY ON PARTY POLICY.
REMOVALS SHOULD BE MADE
ONLY FOR CAUSE.

The Future of Democracy ana the COun-
trv Makes Caution a Necessity
wrongs of the Party Should be Ex-
uosed-Mutual Confederation Among
democrats Advised.
WAsHINGToN, May 29.-Flrst Assistant
Postmaster General Hay has written a
letter TO Hon. Charles Hunsicker, of Nor
ristown, Pa, III which he says: 81 think
that there IS some misapprehensiOn as to
the disposition and purposes of the Post
Office Department. Very great RESPONSE
blity has been put upon the agents of the
people here, and it seems to me that it is
essential to their ultimate approval, and
IA the lasting welfare of the party of
which we are members, that all admins
tratye action should be taken with the
utmost care, after due considera-
ton. and with the fullest attain
able knowledge of all the facts
3 which might properly influence it. The
agents of the administration, in their
various positions, are new to their work,
4 as are the members of the party through
cut the country unused to the cOnsidera-
tIon or exercising Of any function in
public affairs. The Democrats for many
Years have had no part whatever in the
procurement or enjoyment of the Federal
Offices, even of the most minor character.
MUTUAL CONSIDERATION ADVISED.
"There ought TO be mutual consideration
between the great mass of people and
their selected agents in Washington, and
mutual assistance should be readily rem
derad. There should be one spirit ami
mating all alike-tO be considerate, to have
reasonable confidence, and to maintain
with fidelity pledges made before the elec-
tion as to what the Democratic methods
i ofgovernment would be. The 'spOils sys-
tenn with all it's aggregated and vast
power, was what we sought and pre-.
vailed against, Generally, public policy
and sound party considerations
require that reasons should
exist and be assigned for removals from
public Offices throughout the UnitedlStates.
Under past administrations, in vast ma
i0rity Of cases, Federal appointments have
been made only as rewards tor extreme
party services, and offices have been
grossly misused for the purpose of retain
ing one political party in power, and
utterly excluding the other from any
share in conducting the public affairs of
the United States.
WRONGS SHOULD BE EXPOSED.
sit is due to the people ofall parties, and
/ it is due to the Democratic party as the
saccuser of those who have been heretofore
\ IN power, to exhibit to the country the
4 'misdoings of the men who have long been
|solely intrusted with public offices.
Therefore it is asked, and the request is
reasonable, by those who are now charged
with the duty of administration, that the
sjcia misdoings OF which we have com.
planned should be made known when re-
m0yals are to be made, in order that the
truth and iustness OF accusations can be
fully shown"
POST OFFICE DISCONTINUED.
Post Offices have been discontinued as
Follows: Florida - Ashley, fernando
|county, mail to Dade City; Brentwood,
Escamba county, mail to Pensacola;
NcMullen, Manatee county, mail to Pal
mettO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
ATKINS DEMANDING ECONOMY.
He Insists that tho Management of
Indian Affairs Shall be Reformed.

He Insists that tho ManaRemeDt of
Indian Affairs Shall be Reformed.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-Commssioner
Atkins thinks the entire Indian service
needs overhauling badly. He believes if
to be so honeycOmbed with fraud as to be
comparatively worthless in its present
condition. He returned last night from
New York, where he made contracts for
provisions and clothing to the amount of
$l,5OO,000 for the ensuing fiscal year. He
claims to have effected saving in this
transaction Of nearly 100000 more than
on similar amount OF purchases for the
last year. While explaining this to cor
respondent clerk entered and said that
certain Indian agent in the Northwest
desired permission to buy several car
loads OF shingles in Chicago for use in the
reservation.
Hasn't he a saw-mill and plenty of
lumber at the agency?" demanded the
Commissioner.
The clerk believed that he had.
"Then why doesn't he manufacture
them himseltfV
The clerk replied that it had always
been customary to honor such requisl-
tions.
''Wel, do so no Ionger!' exclaimed
the Commissioner, savagely; '1f these fel-
lows can't study the government interest
and do little honest work themselves
occasionally, I'll get some one who will"
Scarcely had clerk No. departed be-
fore another put in an appearance.
'Mr Commissioner, the agent at ---
reservation desires permission to pay
$40 for piow hOrse.'
"a hundred and seventy-tive devils,'
screamed the Commissioner. "Of course
| won't allow it. A hundred and twenty
five dollars is enough"
The clerk grabbed up his papers and
rushed hastily out of the room.
"There," said the Commissioner, apollo
getically, ''yOu see how it is. These fell
lows provoke me beyond all endurance.
Their extravaganza would swamp the
United States treasury if they were per-
mitted to do as they pleased.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
CHINEsE soHEMEs.

A Separate Vice Royalty for All the
Western Provinces Of Central Asia.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20.-The steamer
City Of New York arrived here at OSBO
O'clock this morning, bringing Hong
Kong dates TO May ?. The OceriaHd
China Nan says that dispatches from
Viernoe state that the Chinese Govern
ment intends 10 create n separate Vice
Royalty for all the western provinces OF
Central Asia. with the centre Of admins
tration at Urumtsi, near the Russian
frontier. The Chinese Government Is
considering proposition 10 condscate all
the temple (church) lands IN the prov
ince OF Kiangrian. and 10 remove priests
and nuns 10 Kashgaria as colonists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
BRAZIL TO ABOLISH SLAVERY.
Owners to be Compensated by the Gov
ernment for the People Freed.

Owners to be Compensated by the Gov
ornment for the People Freed.
NEW YORK, May 20.--The steamer Ad-
vance, which arrived here to-day from
Rio de Janeiro, brings adyices to the ef-
feet that the new Ministry Of Brazil has
adopted programme for the abolition Of
slavery, of which the following is synop-
sis: General registry Of all slaves, with
declaration Of the value Of eacn slave
registered, subject to a yearly deprecia-
ti0n Of 8 per cent, making the maximum
value OF the slaves Of 60 years az
200 milreis each. Slaves over 90 years Of
age will have no monetary value, but will
be obliged 30 serve for a term OF three
yeare. The existing emancipation fund
will be continued, and in addition new
fund willebe created from a tax Of per
cent. on all public revenues except ex-
ports, and naturalization will be made
10 slave owners In per cent. policies 10
one half the value Of each slave and SER
vice Of five years In payment Of the re-
mainder." The government will accept
alterations Of the above programme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
KILLED on THE CROSSING.

shocking Fate OF One of Troup COun-
ty's Most Estimablo Citizens.
LAGRANGE, GA, May 20.-John r..
Newton was killed by the south-bound
train from Atlanta this evening az a cross
ing near the depot, which he was trying
70 cross before the train passed. lie was
about 20 years Of age, and was one Of
Troup county's ablest aud best men, be-
ing true Christian and kind and gener-
Gus. He had almost crossed the track,
but bis horse became frightened and
turned down the track. the engine run
ming into the buggy, throwing him back
ward and crushing his skull; IN fact, his
whole body was terribly mangled. Tue
horse was uniniurcd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
RUSSIANS MAN THEIR GUNS.

Three English Men of War Given "a
Strange Greeting at Yokohama.
SAN FRANCISCO, May Yokohama
was the scene Of an extraordinary occur
renee on May 6. As the British men-of-
war Agememnon, Sapphire and Swift
steamed into the port the Russian war sbi y
Vladimir Monamakh, commanded by Ad-
miral Crown, COmmander-in.Chlef Of the
Russian squadron In these seas. piped 10
quarters, manned the guns and made
every preparation for immediate action.
II is stated that had so much as "a rifle
been fired from the Russian vessel the
Agememnon would have rammed her. No
explanation Of the affair was made by the
Russian commander.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
KoseherrY nd Londnn.

LONDON, May 20.-Lord ROseberry, who
has arrived In London from his trip 20
Berlin and The Hague. had a conference
lasting fully an hour to-day with Earl
Granville, Secretary OF State for Foreign
Affairs. The deliberations related 20
Prince BismarcRs Views respecting Eng
lands foreign colonial aud Egyptian
policy. During the conference Earl Rose
berry also gave 10 Earl Granville the
views upon the present disturbing ques-
tions entertained by other diplomafists
whom the Earl met in Berlin and The
Hague.
Immediately after the departure Of Lord
seberry, Baron de Courcal, the French
Ambassador, had long conference With
Prince Bismarck. He was assured that
no change had been made in the relations
between Germany and France Ly Lord
Roseberry's visit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
RELIET FOR REPUBLICANS.
D'eVeiand Not Very sAvage-CoIquitt to
stir Up the Radicals.

ieVeland Not Very savage-Colquitt to
stir Up the Radicals.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-Both Senator
oorhees and Col. Lamont deny the report
feaiied to Senator Voorhees, that the
resident told him that all the prominent
republican oficeholders must speedily
o' This is not the Presidents policy.
proposes 20 conduct the government
% a business-like way, and 10 that
aa TO put the best men available
oillce. II the present occupant Of an
hee IS m the Presidents judgment the
(el man for the place he will remain
without regard 10 his politics. On
4lner hand % lo IS not ss good man
T. ae place as some other men the latter
~ pc appointed.
DIR. BtpuNr Al WASHINGTON.
IL lreseutatlYe Blountand his daughter
ar. blouut on his way 10 West
Y de y member of The board Of
Di'1 the military academy, which
1ue p ne called on the presl-
N'if sihp' ID pay his respects.
1na CoLQ TITS INTENTIONS.
Atlf colgltt arrived to-day. He
ofef until next week, 90 as %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-30
nlPEAcnMMNr IN NIExIoo.
The Fight Between Diaz and Gonzalez to
Coimiuate in "A Lively Row.

The Fight Between Dinz and Gonzalez to
Caiminate in "a Lively Row.
CITY OF MEXICO, May 90.--The hos
tility which has long threatened a rup-
tafo hatNaen prasidt0s ifaz ANA ts.S-
President Gonzalez, has finally culmi-
mated in an order adopted in Congress
for the impeachment of two Secretaries OF
the Treasury under President Gonzalez
administration, and also of minor
Treasury officials. There was great ex-
citement in Congress during the DEBATE,
aud the articles In anti-GOnzalez news
papers have been very bitter. EX-Secre-
tary Fuentes y Munlz, who held the
Treasury portfolio during the early part
OF President Gonzalez administration,
in an interview to-day with q press
representative, said that he was willing
to have his accounts examined, aud that
although, according to the constitution, he
was exempt from impeachment, he would
waive his rights in order to have his repu-
tation Yindicated.
MUNIz UPHELD.
Public opinion regards Senior Fuentes
Muniz as an honest man, and his frank
ness in this crisis confirms the public
judgment. He is now manager Of the
National Bank of Monte de Piedad. Po-
ltical and business circles are earnestly
discussing the situation. It IS
generally thought that ex-Presi-
dent Gonzalez will endeayor TO
vlndicate himself. His friends
are reported as saying that he will pre-
cipitate revolution before submitting.
II looks asIf the government had been pre-
pairing for this conflict, and as If Presi-
dent Gonzalez party will resist II the
matter be pressed 10 an end.
The House Of Deputies has passed a bill
authorizing the President To extend the
existing railway concessions. The bill
will probably pass the Senate.
THE METHOD or PROCEDURE.
The House Of Deputies has voted 10
refer to the Grand Jury Committee Of that
body the question as 20 whether there has
been malfeasance in Office on the part OF
any members Of President Gonzalez adj
ministratlon. This committee mnst con-
slider whether there Is sufficient pFim0
f0cie ground for accusing any one. II the
committee reports in the affirmative, the
House Will be formed into grand jury Of
accusation, and II In this capacity it
votes that the accused Is guilty, the
Senate, formed into jury Of sentence,
will da8rmine the appropriate penalty.