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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
A Grand Jury Endorses a News
paper.

A grand jury-that of Hart county,
Georgia-has just made noteworthy
precedent in recognizing newspaper as
being public institution within the pur-
view of its authority in general way.
1t has heretofore occasionally happened
that juries would find occasion to censure
specific offences in journalism, but we re-
member no instance in which one "passed
upon" the course and character of Jour.
nal in the way Of commentator. If they
have right to blame they certainly have
to praise, and if this Las not been done
heretofore was it because there never was
80 excellent newspaper as the Hartwell
S1n, or never so just grand jury as that
of Hart county? II the juries of Florida
follow the example Of this of Georgia
what paper in the State would expect
other than commentator, and how ex-
cessively surprised some of them would
be if they were censured rather than
commended, for editors who 90 wrong
generally think that they are right
which proves that they have mistaken
their vocation; and there be some who
60 wrong knowingly and persist in it
and in their Cases the juries can't find
true bills, more's the pity. But here is
the presentment Of the grand jury of
Hart county in the matter of the IIartwell
San, one of the brightest little country
papers of any State:
Recognizing the fact that we have one Of the
best county papers, viz: The HartaceU Sun, pub
lished in the State. and approaching the benefits
to our county already derived from its publics-
ton here and the necessity OF its continuance, we
wish In this way to call the attention of our peo-
pie to the Importance OF sustaining il. We hope
that every family in the county who are not now
subscribers will take it ut once, u matter of pa
triOtisnl, ~ we'll rs with our assurance that they
will receive the full value of their money in the
paper We wish further in this public way 10
express our appreciation OF Mr. John H. Magill,
the editor, who has labored so faithfully for the
building up of our county and county town the
last nine years, and We hope the people will
make II TO his Interest to remain with u.s.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
Diplomatic Appointments.

The political complexion of the Diplo-
matte service of the nation is being rapid
ly changed under the appointing power
Of the Democratic President. The more
important nominations since our last is
sue, include Hon. s. S. Cox, of New York,
as Minister to Turkey; Isaac Bell, Jr., of
Rhode Island, to the Netherlands Rufus
Magee, of Indiana, to Sweden and Nor
way; Thomas J. Jarvis, of North Caro-
lima, to Brazil; Alexander r. Lawton, of
Georgia, to Russia Anthony NJ. Kelley,
of Virginia, to Italy; George w. Merrill,
of Nevada, to the Hawaiian Islands Ed
ward Parke Curtis Lewis, of New Jersey,
to Portugal; Rasmus b. Anderson, of
Wisconsin, to Denmark; William r.
Roberts, ef New York, to Chill; Charles
w. Buck, of New York, to Peru; Richard
B. Hubbard, Of Texas, to Japan.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

Our sturdy old contemporary, the FOridi1n,
can't the sense in removing the capital of the
State from Tallahassee. Neither can we unless
it comes to Live Oak, which is more accessible
more healthy and nearer the centre of the State
Ii il cant be moved to Live Oak we will vote
for it to remain in Tallahassee, the old city of
the hills which is historical, and identified
with the floral land that it has Il tender spot
in the heart OF hearts of all true Floridians. We
are such true Fioridian that we even hesitate
to advance The claims of Live Oak as against
Tallahassee, but if fight we must, fight we will,
and we will not hesitate to measure swords with
other claimants for The proud distinction of be-
ing the capital city OF the fair land of Flowers.
We know that there is a sentiment in the more
Eastern and Southern portions of the State to
move the capital down there. To jacksonville,
Sanford, Gainesville or Ocala the "Star of the
CAPITAL takes its way" but we warn our broth
rem in those portions of the State that when
they undertake to move The capital ria Live
Oak they will strike barrier that will prove an
unsurmouniable obstacle. We have too many
claims ourselves. Don't you forget 1.-the
OAK Bulletin.
We submit that the valued contempt
rary puts it unsatisfactory in saying
that Live Oak is "more healthy" than
Tallahassee. Perhaps he meant that
both places were healthy-and TAllahas-
see might be the healthiest and Live Oak
still be very healthy place, as it is
noted for its healthfulness and other at
fractions. AS to location, perhaps Live
Oak is little nearer an imaginary cen
ire Of the odly shaped State Of Florida
but what does centrality "count for"
dear Dan, in the location of capitals
Look at the city of Washington, more
than three thousand miles away from
some parts of the Republic, and right
where the wisdom of the Fathers plant
o1 ~
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

hat can life .hox of aught 70 compensate

What can life show Of aught 70 compensate
When one looks backward to the wasted years
And writes upon his soul the words I" Too late'"i
Repentance comes too late Too late are tears J.
OF all its guerdons 10 there even one
That brings sweet smiling when nnfolds the night,
And peering in the dark where is no sun.
We see faint shadows he rading Deaths might
Is't Fame that toy for which men dare and die,
Content IL others, weaker men-win kneel
And shout their name up to the laughing sky,
Names soon forgotten. while Fate turns the wheel.
Six feet OF earth Is ell the greatest get,
And song and stery last but little while
Write high above the soaring clouds, and yet
That name Old Time wipes out with jeering snAi'e
Ist Lover That jade whose soft voluptuous eye
Has lured to death the strongest, bravest soul
Within the circle of round arms, there lie
Grim jailors waiting for the precious tolls
OF Honor Fools. who in the game OF lips
Barter their all Nor see the loaded dice
With which Love plays Then comes the souls eclipse
or all most precious Loves but honeyed vice
Is't Gold, Hark how the yellow bits clang out
As potent now as when in bastard years
A Judas saw above the and rant
The Christ bend meeky meath the taunts and je"r4~
Meanest of all and yet Of such great power
All things 1t sways. Its victims none can tell
Save who dwells where blacklist shadows lover
The Aend who keeps the record hook Of hell
HAMILTON JAY.
LIVE OAK, Fla March ~, 1885
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
Florida ChaufuuUua.

A letter from Lake de Funiak, dated
on the 25th instant, published in the
Times Democrat, gives the following as
to improvements of the Florida Chau-
tauqua:
"Pansey," the authoress. is building lovely
home here. Mrs. Harper has completed her
residence on the shore of the lake, and Joaquin
Miller has secured a site for rustic cedar cot
tage, which promises to he an architectural
poem. The Won Finkelsten family from Jeru-
salem will build Moorish villa, to be finished
in woods from Palestine The Hatfield Museum,
named in honor ofDr Hatfield, of Chicago, who
generously donated his collection to this institu-
ton, Is fairly under way.
Col. De Funiak of Louisville, will arrive here
during the week to locate the site for bis memo
rial library, which he proposes to donate TO
the Florida Chautauqua.
A fleet OF row and sail bOats arrived to-day
from Racine. Wis. for the summer guests of the
Chautauqua Hotel.
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'ritten for the FLoRIDIAN.]
Oar New COmsli tu tiOm.

Do the people OF Florida realize that il is a
matter of vital importance to choose comoetrpt
men to frame our new Constitution To ask
this question may seem absurd in the extreme
Of course everybody would have good mea sent
to our Convention. We sadly need good Con
stitution. The fact that an effort is now being
made to obtain a new one should be sufficient
proof OF this But will we really send our bes.
men to do this work? We surely will not let
party spirit now intrnde. And shall we lei a
matter of so small consequence as county pride
deprive US of the best talent in our State! Surely
we will not let ourselves individually, and ,,ur
State at large, miss the unspeakable advantage Of
having the best Constitution that Can be framed
Doubtless It's best in general, for each cOuIty 10
choose from its own limits. For of course we
have smart and good men in every county.
1t takes something more than an honest, up
right farmer to frame Constitution. 1t takes
something more than first class lawyer 10 do
this work. The Trainer OF Constitution cannot
be too honest or upright. He must be clear
headed and farseeing man of brains He
should know law, government, the wants OF all
classes.
The very best talent of our s ate is called into
requsitiOn. And when county finds size has
not the first order OF talent within her "wa linn
its she should not hesitate to Call in frorp any
part OF the State the man that can best serve.
No county can afford to deiraud herself and her
sister counties by sending in dead head. ANY
sent. from every county, must be n
man Of thought and action. Every way com
petent. Constitutions are not framed every day.
IT'S no child's work. The man who will now
supinely sit still and see utterly incompetent
persons sent 10 our State Capital. to execute the
master work now before us, is unworthy Of his
highest privileges
Let no petty pride hamper us in this matter
Do not be so short sighted as to think ourselves
under obligations to men of our own cCnny,
saying we've sent the best men we had" Our
highest obligation to these fellow citizens 10 our
county, to our State and to ourselves, is to hunt
up those whose experience and special talent
better fits them to serve us, than any We can
choose nearer home. Has not even The United
States borrowed capital when her own treasury
empty. Since It's the misfortune of sorle Of
our counties not to have men quite suitable lis
nobody's fault and nobody is hurt. Since VIZ
kulla, though she has smart and good men has
not the best talent that she could wish, WE beg
humbly to suggest that she step little beyond her
county limits and ask Mr.. John A. Henderson
and Ex-Governor Bloxham to serve our county
in framing our new Constitution. We trust and
hope il may suit them to do so. We at least
take the liberty of making this suggestion,
which we do with all due Difference to all We
beg leave to state that we are no politician.
We simply wish our State TO have the best Con.
sttution that can be male. and would leave all
selfish ends out of view. JUNGLE BILLN"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
The (Srandest Event

OF the season will take place at the skating rink
Friday night, April 10TH consisting of grand fan
cy dress carnival. Dancing will also be one o: the
leading features of the evening. The rink will
be handsomely decorated for the occasion. The
following will be the programme for the e9en
ing: From 7.3O to $50, general skating; 3 &c
to 8.45, grand march 845 to 80, general skating
$50 to 1000, grand tournament. in which bot
ladies aud gentlemen will take part 10 90 to 10 30
general skating after which dancing Will be the
order of the evening
Admission t" all % cents. No extra charge
for skates. E. G. MCCALL. Manaucr
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
An investigation of the condition

An investigation of the condition of
the gas companies of New York shows
that the average dividend is twenty-one
per cent.
In accordance with the recomenda-
ton Of the Lighthouse Board at Wash
ington, the Lighthouses at Cedar Keys,
St. Marks, Cape St. George and Cape
San Bias, on the Gulf coast of Florida,
have been transferred to the Pensacola
Observation-Disclosures Orleans Picdy,tnc.
-Gen. Jackson, of Georgia, will, no
doubt, make an excellent representative
of the United States at Mexico, but it is
to be hoped that he is not as irascible as
his eulogists say. Unless he have a lit
tie more saooir .faire than he had in army
DAYS, he will soon be in hot water at the
Mexican capital, and, what is worse, will
get the United States into hot water too.
Charleston Nescs and Courier.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

Late dispatches state that the Hondu-
ranean and Guatomalan forces of BarriOs
have already come in collision with those
Of San Salvador, and several skrmishes
have occurred. San Salvador, Nicaragua
and Costa Rica have formed an alliance
defensive and offensive against llondu-
ras and Guatemala, whose forces, under
Barrios, number 10000 we'll equipped
men, San Salvador whose territory is
most threatened, takes the leading place
in this alliance. She will put her whole
army into the field. Nicaragua will pro-
vide 1000 men and Costa Rica sends q
600. Costa RIGA at the same time con-
tributes 100000 toward the expenses of
the war. President Zaldivar, of San Sal
vador, will assume the chief command
of the allied forces, President Cardenas,
of Nicaragua, will be second in command
and Gen. Soto, of Costa RIGA, will prob
ably take the third place.
1t is not improbable that before the
trouble is over the interests Of United
States citizens may become so involved
that it will be necessary for our govern
ment to take measures for their prOtec-
ton. That such measures will be wise
and promptly effectual is assured by the
quality of the Democrats OH duty in
Washington.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02
Our Soil the True Source of
Prosperity.

Our correspondent Observer is al
together correct in arguing that the true
source Of Tallahassee's substantial and
permanent prosperity is in the fertile soil
of this section. 1t will always sustain the
city, which will grow in wealth and popu-
lation according as it is cultivated with
industry and intelligence. 1t is a mine
of riches if worked for all it is worth, and
the time must come when it will be- 1t
cannot be that such lands shall lie fallow
when their fertility, their location and the
climate, combine to tempt their occupation
and induce their culture. They are an
ample guaranty of Tallahassees prosper
Gus future, and this would be nastened bv
enterprises of the character suggested by
our correspondent. Capitalists may long
seek investments and find none safer or
promising more satisfactory returns than
causing the pillow to turn the fat land of
Leon and bring forth the wealth that is
in it.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

In this day of rapid development in all
parts of the South, and Florida especially,
it is not in the nature of things that this
section Of the State shall remain without
all the railroad facilities that are required.
If connection with other parts of the coun-
try is desirable for US, such connection is
also desirable for them, and this mutual
need must in due time result in effort
which will effect the purpose. We have
fertile country bordering on the Gulf,
and the rich resources of land and water
alike demand development for our benefit
and offer inducements to those opening
them up. An outlet to the open sea is al
ways an object of advantage to interior
commercial, agricultural and manutactur-
ing interests, and hence attention at dis
tant inland points has been directed to
the harbors of our coast. The Thomas
vile, Tallahassee and Gulf Road was
chartered to salt water, and the Road to
St. Marks was the right hand of Tallahas-
sees progress until lateral lines diverted
interior trade connections. Now, an
effort is being made to open a line down
to our coast by way of Tallahassee which
will assure better progress than that
checked by the east and west roads. We
have received circular issued by the
Chattanooga, Columbus and Florida Rail
way Company, in which it is proposed
that road be built from cambridge to
Tallahassee; and from Bainbridgc the
line will run by Columbus and Atlanta
to Chattanooga, being the southern part
of nearly due north and south trunk line
from Cincinnati to Gulf waters, distance
of 733 miles, and "pacing that city 200
miles nearer Havana than New York is"
This is grand scheme, and the projectors
are certain that it will pay immensely well
because it will tap all of the east and west
roads travcrsing the States between the
Ohio and the Gulf, and supply route of
travel and traffic toward the West Indies,
Mexico, Central and South America.
But Tallahassee may secure rail conncc-
ton northward before it is supplied by
the Florida Division of the &. G. & +.
Road, for there is seemingly authentic
report abroad that arrangements nave
been made under which work will soon be
commenced on the Townsville, Tallahas-
see and Gulf Road We trust it NAV be
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-02

The New York Tribune has gone to
work with what is obviously fixed and
deliberate purpose 10 keep alive inimical
feeling between the North and South and
the party papers take up the note of the
leading organ. 1t has put its correspond
ents in the field apparently under orders to
report whatever may be found, or colored
by description, or invented outright, that
will prejudice the minds of its readers
against the Southern people. 1t may not
be doubted that this is in accordance with
a settled plan of action devised to keep
alive the embers of sectional bitterness
and hold the radicals of the North solid
during the ensuing years of Democratic
administration, that they may be ready
drilled for enlistment under the banner of
Blaineism in the next Presidential cam
paign. 1t has been determined doubtless
that the most effective way Of attacking
the Democracy of the North is by hold
ing them to identity with the Democracy
of the South and making us as odious as
possible by all manner of misrepresenta-
ton; and it is hoped that the party
allegiance of Northern Democrats will
be weakened and their loyalty cooled
toward an administration whose head
has appointed to high official posi-
tons certain of the "rebel brigadiers )"
representative "trp;tors" from among
a people who are made to appear socially,
politically and generally detestable. These
>hrewdly villainous tactics may prejudice
some northern Democrats, may sustain the
spirit of radical scctiOnalism, but we
believe that the harm will be more than
counterbalanced by the convincing bene-
fits of honest government, and that the
Democracy will gain many more adj
hcrcnts than they will lose. With the tri-
umph of the National Democracy over the
war-born party of the North began new
union. The people of all the States are
mingling in general sentiment as major
ity Of them did in political action. Tens
of thousands of prominent Northern men
of different parties have been through our
country, attracted by the Worlds Exposi-
ton and other causes, and have seen the
South as it is. Their testimony will refute
the falsehoods i'll which INSCRIPTIONS par
tisans defame our people, and their wicked
purpose will be batfied.
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That there is good news concerning the T. 7.
IL g. Railroad
That the Tallahassee merchants have immense
stocks of new. pretty and attractive goo IS.
That the people are waiting for one-cenI-a-
mile rate TO the Exposition.
That church fairs and festivals are the leading
entertainments of The Capitol City.
That Tallahassee needs better market facill'
ties
That the picnic has been indefinitely post
poned.
That all visitors to Tallahassee should see the
extensive and interesting museum at FlordA
University. Ne charge for admission.
That there were a goodly number of arrivals
at the hotels yesterday.
That these fine days the young people DIVIDE
their time between the skating rink and the GRO
quet ground in the Capitol yard.
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A Mean Old General Routed

Old General Debility has been pat
to flight in Arkansas with happy results.
From Brinkley. from Webb City ard
from Walnut Ridge, Messrs. p. r. An.
derson, E. M. Taylor and F. S. Pinchbeok
respectively, write that they were all
afflicted with general debility, and re-
ceived solid benefit from Browns Iron
Bitters. This is pleasant to know, not
only for Arkansas people, but for all
sections of the country where General
Debility has counted victims by tho
thousand. For sale everywhere.
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S7l,WO
N. o. Times Democrat, 31stl
The Governor of North CarOlfna.

His Excellency Gov. Alfred M. Scales of North
Carolina, with his wife and daughter, reached
the city yesterday and took apartments at the
st. Charles The Governor is accompanied by
State Treasurer Donald M. Balm, AttOrney-Gen-
eral Theodore Davidson, Col. A. B. Andrews
Gen. p. B. Hawkins and the Misses Hawkins,
and DR.. A. B. Hawkins all Of North Carolina.
A number of prominent citizens called yester-
day to pay their respects to the Governor and
party, who will remain in the city for some
days. A large number of North Carolinians
ex oeciinr to nar,icinaie in the Ceremonies Of
North Cai olina day, al the Exposition. which
was fixed for Thursday, but has been postponed.
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From the Germaa Of FreArick NJ
1T u. n. YELKEL..

in Gods own hand is held the beauteou. .kx
A letter spread on page Of azure ground
That page its hue hath kept for ages roma
And thus will hold 1t TIL the world. .h.n :,
In this great letter from the realm on hish
Are WORKS Of Gsd mysterious and profoun.
But there upon It as . seal is bound
The sun that hides whats'er within may lie
Yet when away the night this seal doth tai.
In full thousand lines npon the eye
Only great hieroRlyph doth break.
God IL love-love cannot deceive or lie,
Only thss word bat Of such depth to make
1t vain 70 seek for all 1t may imply.
March n, 1885,
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TO THE LADIES

Having three places of business, and AN active
partner in eac hone of them, with headquarters in
New York City. where | have all the advan-
tages Offered to large buyer can therefore buy
cheaper, and can offer you a saving of 20 per
cert on the same goods that you buy elsewhere
ro,convince yourself of the fact, ask you TO be
KIND enough to give us Il CALL ana examine our
large stock of new spring and summer goods,
consisting Of everything in the shape of wearing
apparel. which am sending almost daily to
Mr., kuhns. Mr.. Kuhns, and Mr.. W. E. Dickey
WIZ find il no trouble To show goods Thank
inEyou for your past favors | remain respect
IusV, Jos. COHEN.
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" Best Men,"

However the press of the State may
differ in other matters it's voice seems
unanimous that only the "best men y
shall be sent to the Convention. A Wa
kulla correspondent to-day dominates two
Of these through our columns.
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Floral City Division, No. so. Sons Of
Tenn DCrAmce.

AT meeting held on Friday evening last the
following officers were elected:
\: Noel Felkel, p W.P
". NJ. Mcintosh, Jr, W.P.
Miss Amelia Munro, w. A.
Rev II. II. Kennedy, Chaplain.
+. w. Demilly, r. S.
F. A. Bryan, A. RS
Miss Leila Bassetl, Treas.
W. Fl. Chancey, F. s.
john II. Carter, Cond.
Miss Eppie Munro, A. c.
George Farley, l. s.
4. ID. Magbee. O. ).
The above officers will be installed to morrow
night by d. d. g. w. p, JOS B. Collins.
Maj. A. j. Russell has been invited to deliver
an address on Temperance, al Masonic Hail.
next "Wednesday night at which time the MEN,
bers OF the Division will spread supper.
The public are cordially invited
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+, The thirteenth annual session OF the o..
Lodge of Florida Odd Fellows will co,v.- ""'
VALID" on The 18th instant. Mr.. w. n RI
d. d. g. NJ, has been elected to represep, To-
iIassee Odd Fellows at the Grand Lodge