Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-09
IN FAVOR OF THE SITE.
TALKING UP THE NEW PUEBLO
BUILDING SCHEME.

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BUILDING SCHEME.
TheInterest The AvaiIabiIitZ
OF the south Broad Street Cemetery
Property Observation-Disclosures of Lead
Ing Officials.
The interest of the public in tine erection
ofnew public buildings seems to be stead
lily increasing. Many of the most promi-
nent citizens express themselves heartily
in favor of the PROJECT.
The jail, to which there was determined
opposition, is provided for as to location.
The construction is only a matter of time,
though the cost is yet TO be determined.
Some think that suitable build
ing, strong and OF neat architectural
appearance, can be put up for 100000.
Others suggest designs that would cost
1925. OO0 The County Commissioners in
liking the cost Will favor the lowest fig
ures at which desirable building can be
erected The credit of pushing the ordt-
nance giving the county the site adjacent
to the barracks, where it will be under
the protection Of the police, Is due to
Alderman =. j. O'Connor. The bill had
been twice defeated when he took hold Of
the matter.
Judge Adams has put himself on record
in favor of new court house, 10 be erect
ed on the south Broad street cemetery.
MIR. O'COnn0r, in a speech before Council
when the jail question was be-
ing discussed, expressed de-
sire to see a new court house
on the cemetery lot. The objection
that such use would be a Dissertation
loses its force when the present condition
Of the grounds is recalled. Before the
title to the property became matter OF
litigation the city employed an attendant
who kept the lot in repair. Now, weeds
spring up everywhere. Flowers that
We're planted as tribute
to the dead by loving friends have long
since died, or through neglect have run
wild, and now are only struggling, I'M
pruned bushes. Horses. cows and goats
have tramped with dumb disregard over
the mounds They alone keep the Gene
terry from becoming Over0rown with
weeds. but in 30 DOING make
of IL yeritable pasture. Every
path Is encountered vial fallen
tombstoDes and crumbling van walls.
No vandal could have more eiiectually
given this once yeuerated burial place an
appearance Of dissertation than il now
hears. There is scarcely any one who
knows anything Of its condition tn at does
not say that it is Disgrace.
There are not many, however, who pre-
fer that it should remain as it is rather
a
buildings, aud at the same time be beau
titled and adorned.
Alderman OCOnnOr's suggestion that
the buildings be erected and monument
raised to the memory Of the dead buried
there seems to be popular one. Thedust
of very few remain within the walls and
a shaft with the names Of those who " ere
buried there inscribed upon 1t would be
most appropriate. Several gentlemen
yesterday stated that, in their opinioo,
this property will eventually be turned
ever TO the county.
Judge Harden, of the City Court, stated
that he will have something to say upon
iae subject after a while, but is not pre-
pared now.
Mayor Lester declined IN express an !
opinion either in favor Of or against the |
erection Of court house and city eX-
change on the cemetery. There might be |
difficulty, he suggested, in obtaining a !
tide 10 the property.
Alderman Thomas advises the improve !
ment Of the present court house. !
lie objects to the removal Of the Exchange.
Tue present building is not located con-
veniently tor the business men. though 1t
is not central geographically. Mr.. Thomas
objects to increasing the debt of the city,
10 provide for which $225,000 out Of a
budget Of $4,000 has to be devoted this
year.
Il do not agree with YOU" Mr.. Thomas
r marked, "in regard TO the statement !
that the present Exchange does not prop |
ely represent the dignity and Importance |
0i the city. Now, l think it does very /
we'll tor the present. All Of the first |
floor is rented and brings in a good |
return. Some say that the Treasurer's /
office should he down stairs for the accom- /
mediation Of the citizens aAd the ladies !
particularly. The old gas company want |
ed the city to take the Office down stairs /
which they have leased for i've years, but /
Council has decided not 10. We must be /
economical and keep the taxes down.
Other Aldermen thought that If the
courts decide that the cemetery belongs
10 the city it would bc a fitting use to
erect thereon public buildings.