davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

Il lkeif lulies w 49, l;6 u
ID attsnN ID tie clerioo1 aord ut O. ne Lefl-s
laaiye work, ana apdks highly ~ ~ smciency u
the chief clerk, Mr.. neynOads, On the mAna3es
ment Of that departmelt, and Of the work ot
Mr.. Mcleod, the assistant clark, 10 keeping the
journals, and Of the uGAer otlcofs in 10 The per-
formance of their several arduous duties. He
spoke especially Of the efficient and business like
manner OF the reading clerk, Col. j. It. Gtbbes,
whose well known ability and experience need
no praise.
Mr.. Yonge spoke in the same strain and bore
high testimony to the faithful and efficient per-
formance of their duties by the clerks and other
attaches.
Mr.. Gibbs of Duval mentioned the motion
made on a recent day Of the session to appoint
the son of the Speaker, Master Walter Davis, as
q page, and the patriotic manner in which the
services Of Master Walter were rendered to the
Assembly without charge BY the Speaker.
The resolution was adopted unanimously by a
rising vote.
M. Walker of Leon offered the following
resolution.
Resoloed That while to the officers of this
Assembly are due the thanks OF the members OF
the Assembly for the efficient manner In which
they have performed their several duties, and
that at the same time this compliment Is due to
all the officers of the Assembly, 1t Is the opinion
of this Assembly that the arduOus duties OF the
Reading Clerk have been performed in manner
deserving OF especial commentator.
Mr.. Yonge on behalf of the Door-keeper and
Messengers of the Assembly, presented to the
Speaker handsome gold watch charm.
The Speaker received and returned his thanks
for the gift, bearing testimony to the faithful
/ performance of their duties.
Mr.. Hicks offered the following resolution:
| Resoloed, That the thanks of this Assembly are
due and hereby rendered to Mr.. Hinsey, Door
keeper, and to Messrs. Peavy, Pendleton and
Smith, Messengers of this Assembly, and tc
Janitors George Dice and Buck Floyd for the
faithful manner in which they have discharged
their respective duties during this session; which
was, on motion, unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Yonge, on behalf of the clerks of the
Assembly, presented to the Speaker beautiful
gold-headed csne. as token of their regard.
The Speaker Was overwhelmed with feeling
at this additional evidence of the kind sentiments
OF his associates towards him, and replied in
short address full Of pathos and eloquence.
The hour of twelve having arrived the Speaker
declared the Assembly adjourned sine die.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19
THE NEW ANRSTHETIf,.
The Successful Use Of Hydro chic.
rate Of COcOaime aG the BavaG naia
HOSPITAL.

Hospital.
Among the patients under treatment at the
Savannah Hospital is Mr.. A. Denmark, di Bull
lock county, man about 80 years of age, who
has been blind for six years, the predsEosing
cause being a cataract formed in BOTH ewes
About month ago he came to Savannah, and
DIR. J.. P. g. Houstoun, in the presence ot the
hospital medical staff, removed the CATARACT in
one eye, the operation causing no pain, although
the patient was perfectly conscious, and .ts may
be imagined, manifested the deepest interest 10
the stages OF the operation. Uutil quite recent
ly the subjects of similar operations were niaced
under the influence of ether or chloroform, which
rendered them unconscious of what was going
on around them while under its influence. In
this case hydrochlorate OF cacoaine was dropped
IN the eye operated upon, rendering the patient
insensible to pain, but conscious of everything
that was going on. The other eye was also
successfully operated upon two weeks aga and
yesterday the condition of the patient was such
as to justify the belief that he will be able in a
short time to return to his home with his sight
restored.-Morning Neos.
DIR. Houston is a native of Tallahassee and
brother of our esteemed fellow-citizen, Capt. p.
HOustoun.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19
Lieut..GOv. Mahrv.

A Florida Senate never sat under a better
presiding officer than Mr.. Mabry, who COM
manded the entire respect of that body by his
ability and fairness. We have yet to hear even
radical Republican say Of this Administration
that the Democratic victory last fall failed to
secure 'the right man in the right place" in every
department of the State Observation-Disclosures
by election or subsequent appointment.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

A1ROo1uO0s
New Orleans Times Democrat Feb. III
The large consignment of fruit from Florida
has at last arrived, and this State now displays
probably the most magnificent collection OF fruits
Of the citrus. variety that the world has ever
seen. The display made in the Government
building Is but 1.-THE Of what the Peninsular
State unfolds on the fruit tables of the Horti-
cultural Hall. Still to those interested In semi
tropical productions the Florida exhibit proper
Will present many features OF great interest
Pineapples, coacoanuts, guavas OF various kinds
and the coarser vegetable products. such a. cas-
savas, paw-paws, etc, abound. All day yester-
day the mammoth relief map of the State was
surrounded BY crowd, the parties composing
which pointed out to each other with the aid Of
canes and umbrellas the deairable localities in
the Land OF FlowerA" No better evidence OF
the interest manifested In the State BY yistors
could DO desired
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

Our exchanges will confer favor on US BY 10
forming the public that our Subscription BOOK
has been stolen, and that the subscribers Of t@
Live Oak Bulletin will please write the editor
once aud have their names replaced on the ID.
Lice Oak Bulletin.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

MIR. D. @. Dawkins. Grand Secretary Of
Florida Of the order Of FREQ Masens, has ~
somed editorial control of tho Masonic Depart
nsnt d ihe Jacksonville Day Herald
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

OANOA
nown which shall come to you from a perform
ance OF your duty in all positions of distinction
and trust to which you may be called, as ably as
you have performed the duties OF the distin.
guIshed position of Speaker Of this Assembly
The resolution offered by Mr. Yonge was then
adopted unanimously.
The Speaker called Mr.. Yonge to the chair.
and responded TO the resolution and remarks of
the gentlemen named In few brief but ELOQUENT
remarks, in which he referred with genuine feel
ing to the uniform kindness, consideration and
fOrbearance Of members toward him during the
entire session to the promptness and fidelity
with which the several attaches of the Assembly
had performed their labors, and especially to the
conslderate, courteous and generous attitude
toward the Chair assumed and maintained
throughout the session by the gentleman from
Escambia, his honorable and honorcd rival for
the position IF presiding officer, aud expressed
fellingly his grateful thank mot only for the beau
tifu and costly presents bestowed upon him but
for the evidences of the generous sentiments with
which members and attaches regarded him, as
surfing them that he would always hold in CRATE
full remembrance vivid recolecti0ns of the Incl
dents OF his career as the presiding officer of a
body which had been characterized by some of
the oldest and ablest citizens of the State as the
most orderly, harmonious, business like and hon
orable Assembly that ever met 10 the Assembly
Hall.
Mr. Owens of Gadsden offered the following:
DO " TesOtocG 0g Me MEMBERS OF Vae assembly,
That the thanks of this body are due, aud are
hereby extended 10 our Chief Clerk, w.
II. Reynolds, Esq, Assistant Clerk, D. G. Nc
Leod, Reading Clerk, James G. Gibbes, for the
prompt, efficient manner with with which they
have performed the important duties of their
several Offices. and for courtesies extended also.
to Sergeant-at-Arms, ]. r. Mozley, ESQ.,, and
his efficient assistant J. j. Thompson, ESQ, for
kindly acts performed during the session; also.
to 81. 4. 6toy, ]. r. Swingley and Geo. II. Stew
art for their promptness N recording, engrOssng
and enrolling the acts and proceedings Of this |
session: also, to The other attaches and officers |
Of the House
To our Page, II. J. Robinson, We wish to pre- |
sent our warm thanks Tor his courteous, prompt |
and kindly assistance, and 70 Master Walter NJ. |
Davis for bis eflcient services rendered gratui-
tously.
That we have noticed With warm interest and |
friendshtp, the conduct Of our little Page, Mas
ter Glover ". Miller, Of Ocaia, EiOTida during |
this oeeulon. and hershy commend him and ten
der him our thanks fof his fidelity, promptnees,
and EontIemanly conduct
That the l6tnre cCur1e ID lie, az All those
named WIN h attended ~ ne heat Wishes and
kindly lnterestof IL members 81 the Alaembly
g ihs In aaaion - the Florida Legislaturs;II
Tie Gpsakef siad Win rsall lenoe . 10 attaches
That ~ had epeclelly aottcsd ~ perloenanco I
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

grant certain privileges to D. w. Meeker and
his associates.
Senate Bill No IS: To be entitled an act TO
grant certain privileges to the Manatee Dry
Dock Company.
Senate Bill No l48: To be entitled an act to
require carriers 10 this State to convey and de-
liver freights as agreed upon with shippers.
Substitute tor Senate Bill No 2: To be en-
titled an act to regulate the admission of Foreign
and Domestic Surety companies to do business
in this State
Senate Bill No 1879: To be entitled An act
to incorporate the Live Oak and White Springs
Railroad
Senate Bill No. 1913: To be entitled an act
authorizing the Governor to appoint a commit.
tee to investigaie and ascertain what quantity
Oh lands anu number OF acres the Atlantic and
Gulf Canal and Okeechobee Land Company
have reclaimed for the State, and for other pur-
poses.
Senate Bill No. 1877: To be entitled an act TO
amend Section OF Chapter 5000, Laws of Flor
ida. approved March 8, 1881, being an act en-.
titled an act to have Harbor Masters of this
State appointed by the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1872: To be entitled an act to
determine the priority of deeds and other instru-
ments of record of this State
The following bills were lost on third read.
ing:
Senate Bill No. 81 A: To be entitled an act
TO change the county line between the counties
ofPutnam and Marion.
Assembly Bill No. 80: To be entitled an act
to prevent public officers from accepting or
using free passes on railroads and STEAMBOATS,.
Assembly Bill No 200: To be entitled an act
to require mule and horse drovers to paw IL
censes.
Senate Bill No. 81; To be entitled an act to
Coz Ter police powers upon conductors of passen-
ger trains in this State and TO provide punish
ment for neglect of official duty
message from the Governor was received
reciting the signing OF the following acts which
originated in the Assembly, to. wit:
AN act for the Incorporation of Presbyteries
of the Stale of Florida.
An act 10 make service upon railroad and
other corporations aud companies the rein men
toned.
An act to secure the attendance and nav Of
witnesses for the defence in criminal cases
Az act 70 authorize the Clerks of Circuit
Courts In this State to appoint deputies Ia their
Own precincts As registration officers.
AN act TO provide punishment for carrying
concealed weapons and for the trial of such Of.
!ence, giving the Circuit Court jurisdiction OF
The same. !.
Az sct % Incorporate the Lake de Funiak
A Az oct toAnend an act approved March 8, |
loo3, entitled IN act TO amend Section Of a |
.cf % amend "a act entitled an act 10 provide |
or the incorporation Of cities and toWue. and "a
= uniform system Of munioipal Rovern-
nsnt n TINS biste, apprDvei February 4ih, 1850.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-02-19

% IN fof iEx raf11oec III paymspt. nnA
doubt y the Governor and Senate t0E6shHs
would Be able to dad suitable Commissioner
willing to serve upon the contingency OF fut-
Commissioner Is to the Bureau as Hamlet to the
play.
| regret that cannot afix my signature TO &
bill which possesses Sc many good features, but
my reasons for Withholding Il are 70 my mind 80
strong as to satisfy me that Il 10 my duty TO sub
mit them TO the consideration of the Legis-
lature.
Respectfully,
E. A. PERRY.
Upon the question, Shalt the bill pass? the
veto of the Governor to the contrary notwi,h-
standing. the vete Of the Governor was sustained
by tho following vote:
Yeas-Messrs. Baker, Chandler, Cole, Lesley,
Martin, Proctor, STRIPPING and Williams-8.
Nays-Messrs. Grill, Delan0, Gaskins. Rankins.
hendricks, Jones, Landrum, Mallory, McKinne
Nee, Orman, Roberts, Samnis, Sheppard Speer
and Whdden-16
The Joint Committee TO examine the books of
the Treasurers and COmptrolIcr's office reported
we, the undersigned, J. l. Gaskins aud s. M.
hendricks, members on the part of the Senate
and H. I. Crawford, w. w. Tumblin, and U. c.
Herndon, members on the part of the Assembly
constituting Joint Committee of the IIegisla
ture of Florida for the session of 1885, under
concurrent resolution dated January -, 1885,
~ wv ipoOO VI cAdutiutiiK tne UOOkS I'D tue
Comptrollers office and in the Treasures office,
make the following report
we have examined the books aud vouchers
in Treasurer's and Comptroller's offices and find
the condition of the different funds TO be as fol-
lows:
Here follows statement verbatim from the
report of the Comptroller, heretofore published |
The Special Committee on Internal Improve
ment Lands reported:
SENATE CHAMREp
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, February IL, 1885.
Hon M. H. MABRY,
President Of tie Senate:
SIR Your Special Committee on Contracts
made by Internal improvement Board, 70 whom
was referred the duty of determining the pres
ent condition of our State lands, in relation 10
the different grants to railroads, canals &c which
we find is follows:
Amount of Swamp Lands on hand and esti-
mated amount of what will be still coming 10
the State under the act of Congress of Septem-
Der %, 1885,
Acrvs.
Number acres on hand January ist 1885,
as per Commissioners Report ...... 5,sS7 2Oo26
Number OF acres listed and filed for Pat
ents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 736o47o3
Total practically hand January 1896 $50 70 100
Report Of General Land Office at Wash
ington leaves unsurveyed lands in the
State June 80, 1888, nearly all OF
which when SURVEYED will belong to the
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20

By command OF my God, given unto
me on the afternoon of Sunday last, I
did read the Holy Scriptures logically
and topically with great power and
interest, and with the blessing of the
presence of the Holy Spirit, for perhaps
over nait an hour to an audience of
probably between Two hundred To three
hundred persons, who, except one
brother, had come there, as ] was much
mortified to find, to see me instead of
my blessed Lord and Saviour, who la
infinitely worth seeing, and to see me
go through some sort of an anticipated
spread eagle stage performance on the
Lords Holy Sabbath day, instead of
my bowing down in the depths of my
souls penitence and humility, to look
up unto and lift them unto our glorious
LORD and Saviour, on whom, If they
believe, they shall be saved, which act
my beautiful Methodist brother Grimes,
Ia his touchingly eloquent prayer, with
me in perfect agreement with him, and
l also leading in prayer with him, did
perform to the glory of God and with
His promise of the salvation of souls.
Let my good brother reporter write
one sentence AZ eccentric" as The
foregoing, or rather as striklpply
original, unique and lengthy, though
spontaneous.
| glory in being there with the Holy
Bible under my arm, and in politely
asking people to sit up where they
could hear me read it. / glory In the
cross OF Christ. My object in coming
to Wilmington again is to save souls. |
NY object in lecturing Friday evening
IS to save souls. God permits me to let |
you anticipate oratory from me on that
occasion al hipnf ...t,
practical Instruction tender pathos and
susceptible of amusement to almost an
unlimited extent. My object in call
ing the Sunday p. m. Masonic Temple |
meeting is to save souls. l sincerely
and humbly thank my two Methodist
brothers for the instruction of their
criticism, and will profit thereby.
A unlonEprayer meeting in Whining |
ton ought to be on the Methodist style. |
although | admit | am in great love
with the Friends style of worship for a /
Wilmington audience, and intend gene
rally for my future style of meeting Il
% lecture for half an hour; (2) time
to depart (3 debate and testimony
half an hour, with or without singing !;
"a time to depart; (5) prayer meeting
with or without singing.
submit TO the good, practical judg-
menu OF the people III not feeling 30 in-I
clined to the spirit of worship, as to the
spirit of instruction in the Opera III ouse.
On Sunday afternoon next, all people
please assemble free at tho Opera House,
and | will promise you temperance
grafton, with the full sweep and power
OF forensic oratory, and what is infinitely
more Important? Let us all pray, with
Gods blessing, upholding and glorifying!
our Saviour. JOHN G. HARKNESs.
May 10, 1855.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
Gone 10 WAS a inxton.

George Keithley, prominent mem.
ber OF Epworth NJ E. church, moved
with his family to Washington, d. c.,
n few days ago. lie for several years
worked at Jackson 4 Sharp's car shops
and when work became scarce, he with
many others had TO look elsewhere for
help TO support his family. He had u
good offer at Washington to work at
three dollars per day, which was an
inducement to move, The church was
sorry to part with him and family,
especially at this time, when his work
began to be appreciated.
He was also the leading State officer
OF The brotherhood of the Union.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
The Westward Rush.

The highways of Kansas, as we'll az
the railways, are filled with people
looking for homes. 1t is estim ated
that the population of the State will be
increased by Immigration this year
many thousands more than for several
years, or rather since the early rush
was made to Kansas, just after the war.
The wonderful crops Kansas has pro.
duced for several successive years in.
vite immigration, and there being
much unoccupied land in the State
there is no reason why all seeking
homes may not find remunerative ones
IN the great agricultural State of the
West.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
Tho CIuverius Trial.

RICHMOND, May l9.-In the Cluverj
us trial to-day the prosecution aske,
that the jury be sent out of the room
uuring argument on the admissabiiit,
OF certain evidence. The defense opDo
sed the introduction of one of the "Cur
us letters" which was said to be a for
gerry and to have been addressed by
Cluverius. 1t was from woman II
this city. inviting Miss Madison t
htchmond, to accompany an invalid tt
old Point Comfort. Pending decision
as TO ltd admissability the case proceed.
ed with other matters. The jury being
recalled, Mrs. j. b. Dickinson testifi. i
TO having received two postal cards from
Lille Madison after the latter had left
her house.
Defence objected to the reading of
them. Miss Madison left witness
mouse ON January sand returned on the
IN, nut she did not know where she
had eeen. Cross ss-examination on the
question OF Miss Madison's aequaintan.
ces and associates developed that the
girl had had none out of the immt date
neighborhood. Her demeanor at
witness' house was described as being
faultless.
The prosecution then introduced the
bund 10 of clothing and other articles
found In the river, the objections of the
defense having been overruled.
John l.. Oliver, jailer of King and
y ueen County, testified to searching
The house OF Mrs. Tunstall, the prison.
or aunt, and finding an overcoat and
mt which the prisoners mother said
belonged to her son.
Enlue't Richardson, of King and
! %,'H1t IA ~, testified to coming with
Cluveriua to lcichmond ,on about Nartt,
10Th or 18th, and going wit At...
Davis Hotel
James M. Guthrie, Assistant Post.
n aster at Braes, King and Qaeen Co.
that he had received letters
addressed, what he believed to be in the
accused s writing, to Miss Madison, at
hillborn Springs, Virginia, one of them
'eing four or five days before il was
eported that the prisoner had gone toI
1t appeared during Guthrie's testi.
nony that private examination of the
witness had taken place before, BY
ounsel for the prosecution, and thatI
Ils answers under oath did not conform
o all that seemed to be expected. TheI
witness since his arrival In Richmond
ad roomed for a time with William
,luverius, brother of the prisoner, and
iso with Messrs. Pollard and Evans ,of
ounsel for the defense. He stated that
here had been unkind feelings between
imself and the prisoner for about six
lonths.
Willie Dickinson, a nephew of Mrs.
testified to getting letters
or Miss Madison, one of them being ,
he day before she left for Richmond.
10 identified the writing of some oil
hem,
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
Eyacuatinx the souyan.

sUAkIN, May 10 -General Lord VOL.
seley and Colonel MacNeil have sailed
for England.
.DoNGoLA, May l9-The British eva
cuation of til. Soudan begins next
Thursday. Merchants and civilians are
after already leaving fearing to remain
the departure OF troops. The thermome-
ter in this region averages now III
degrees IN the shade. L! Mahdi's gen.
eral, Abu Auga, who was defeated at
hordotan, afterwards, with his survi-
wing soldiers, Joined tne ranks of the
army of the new Mahdi. his col q uerer.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
We Have Just Received

another large consignment OF fine goods
In novelties and latest materials in
trimmings, new shapes in fancy colors
In Canton and Milan straws, rich styles
In rough chips, French chips and loop
oraids; very stylish fancy bonnets IN
all new materials ; also lot of genuine
imported fine French flowers, that are
very handsome; will he sold at bottom
prices. Mrs. Il. S. KIRBY, 200 King
street. one door below old stand,
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
w hat MAX es q Man.

Mere polish does not make IA man.
nor does rough exterior nenps, y,
make man. The man il wt,b;n
What is the heart made of What is the
grasp of intellect? What is thu uuantuIo
OF solid common sense? What are Won
doing for others and Goaa These ars,
questions by which to test manhood
Sea that your l,fa ana your worL
wherever your place is. will abide these
tests
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
Literary Entertainment.

The Literary Association of Scott NJ.
Z church will give It's regular week
~ entertsirment on Thursday evening,
May 2lst, 1855. The program will con-
sist OF select and humorous readings,
music, impromptu speeches. etc. A
good entertainment is promised to all.
The public is respectfully invited.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
EIAL LsPR|HGGFFER|NG
OF ~.
|IFR|eERATORs,..
BABYCAaRIAGES,
(y10N MATTINGS.

fst-class dry air Re-
fa.or with Porcelain
E lie Cooler combined,
|sl2.C0. which you can
i BY paying 81 cash and
weekly. .....
\ handsome basket baby
tage, Upholstered in Gre
| lour sptnss, for $500,
Eh We will deliver on
|neat 0. 5Loo cash and
b weekly Also a full
! Of twenty-five different
|es in rattan and reed,
Fvgord;2sly low in price.
\ Nm9Ietc assortment OF
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
independent order Of Mechanics

Vol. VIM. Louis Schley, Grand Secre-
tary of the Grand Lodge of Nary land. |.
y. NJ, writes that both he and his fam
ny nave found Red Star Cough Cure a
perfect remedy. He adds: "I have
USED many remedies for coughs, colds
ahu sore throat, but l must, ia justice,
say that have found none 80 certain
Us LED Star Cough Cure
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20
DOn'f be TOuchy.

If we are frank and gener-
ous, the world treats us kind
ly; If, on the contrary, we are sus-
piclous. men learn to be cold and eau.
tious to us. Let person get the repu-
tation of being touchy," and every
body is under restraint, and in this way
the chances of an imaginary o!lense
are vastly increased.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-20

$4,000 will be offered for sale to the
highest bidder, by the Home Loan AS.
soeiation, on Friday evening, May D.
Bond and mortgage or stock security
taken as security until tho loan is paid
Oil, which can be done at any time, or
by easy monthly instalments.