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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

WARRINGTON, April S0-A delegation from
Georgia, consisting II General Jshn B. Gordon,
Senator ColQuiti Hna. n. J. Hammond. II. c.
Kiser. William T. Newman, E. p. Howell, H.
w Grady, W. A. Hemphi1l. Jack ". Johnson,
c. A Collier John n. Dunn Allison Green and
John Filter called at the White House this az
,ernoon and formally invited the President to
visit Atlanta, Ca. during the session Of the
Commercial Convention 10 the latter part OF
May.
Senator Colquit, and General Gordon ad
dressed the President and impressed on him the
great good to the South which would result
from a visit by him The people down there,
they said, did not often have q chance to see the
Chief Magistrate of the Nation, and now that
they have one Of their ow n choice they were
extremely anxious to have him among them #
only for day, so that they might become better
acquainted with each other.
General Gordon said he wanted the resident
TO come down Southsjust 10 see how they lived.
and 10 see for himself how the colored people
lived and were treated by their neighbors.
The President received the delegation very
cordially and told them frankly that he wanted
to accept their invitation, but was unable 10
SAY. just at present whether not he could
leave Washington at that time He was in.
formed that all the members Of his Cabinet Ia
been invited u attend. and it was expected that
at least three would accept. The President
then said he ~ould hay the matter before the
Caoihet tt1ipofToW an0 give ne committee
definite answer on Wednesday. He then in-
vi'ed them to attend his reception tomorrow
evening
WASHINGTON, April 3l-President Cleveland
discussed in the Cabinet lmeeting6to day his
proposed trip 10 Georgia. The result was that
he asked the committee Of Georgians now in the
city, and TO whom he had promised hnal
answer on Wednesday, if it would inconvenience
them 10 wait for his decision until May 10th
They replied that they would be glad to await
his pleasure and Convenience, and the matter
was postponed a. indicated. The Presidenl
assured the committee that he Was very anx ious
to make the visit, and would do 20 if the state
OF public business permitted.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

The action of the Republican Conven-
tien last Saturday having dissiPated the
idea that Il was possible to nominate
men who would receive the gensral sap
port Of both parties for delegates to the
Constitutional Convention, the duty Of
Democrats is now very clear. We must
select from among the many good and
able men of the county those who will be
our candidates, give them the full sup
port Of the party, and spare no efforts to
convince colored voters that it is TO their
interest TO aid the election of a proper
delegation to Convention on
which devolves the momentous bust
ness of framing fundamental law.
We must make the best light We can, aud
if defeated and thus denied representa-
ton in the Convention, we cannot be re-
preached with having allowed the cleo
ton to go by default, and our Democratic
brethren will see that we are really help
less in the grasp Of majority party
whose rule would be injurious to our vital
interests and the interests Of the men,
bers of that majority party as we'll On
the prosperity of the whites depends the
very livelihood of the negroes we most
ly carry on the business, maintain the in
dustries, furnish the employment, pay
the taxes that sustain the schools, and
the misgovernment ruinous to US would
he disastrous to them. We have the
right and it is our duty to protect our
selves, and it is foolish in the dependent
class to oppose our efforts to do so, for
they must suffer when We suffer. We
work for the general benefit of commu-
nifty Of which they are members.
The names of the gentlemen who
should he sent to represent The people,
white and black, in the Convention will
be soon announced Tuesday week the
election takes place, and on that day let
the Democrats Of Leon, who have always
stood true and staunch to their colors, go
again to the polls, and to the last man
cast their votes for" home and family.
Theirs is a goodly land, and they want to
live and thrive in it, enjoying the peace
and plenty which cannot be assured with
out good government.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

Fishing ON Lake Jackson is now excellent
The Dream bite finely and are caught rap
idly.
Mild turkey bunting is one OF the paslimes al
present on the upper part of the lake.
Aliigators msy now be seen daily baskiug IN
the sunshine
a party in sail boat last Friday made tVO
msirs IN little over fifteen minutes, and taler
landing somewhat frightened colored passen-
gefJ proceeded up the lake reaching the Long
estate in fifty minutes Here explorations were
made ior suitable point for rafting lumber
down The lake, thus saving distance OF nve
miles IN hauling from the pineries.
The new 44-inch Disston saw aud shsfng
have just arrived from Pcnnsy lvania and been
set up.
The traction engine saws the largest logs Of
hard pine With perfect ease, and the difficulty N
obtaining lumber in The vicinity OF Lake JACK
son Is now ended.
4 new board fence halt mile long has JUS
been built on the Bainbridge road boundary oil
Shhizuoka This completes three miles Of eDc'
ing constructed this season
STRAW berries, green peas and new po'at'es
A,e now ON the daily bill of fare al Shitza-
Okla.
Mrs. McHenry's flower garden is now in full
glory. The number and variety OF the roses
is something remarkable even for the Land Of
Flowers"
The fig trees give promise of full crop and
the peach trees are thriving luxuranily.
Mr.. Arthur Eyre, of New York recently
returned from 4 "trip throug South Florida he
visited Cedsr Key, Tampa, Manatee, Sanford,
ST; Augustine and the ST. Johns. He reports
prpgrrss in some places and decline in others
Psather hunting and deer shooting were among
the pastimes
Rev. w. w. Clark, after taking trip 10 st
Augustine and Jacksonville, has returned 10 MS
church work at Staten Island, NY
Mr.. Ex. Norton, Vice-President of the LOUIS
vile and Nashville r R., has sent free passasf
to Rev E. Warren Clark and family, 10 Ne"
OFlsans and return. Mr. E o. Salimarsh. eu-
perantendent Of the Pensacola Division, hAs
also Forwarded complimentary passes.
Mr.. II. d. McCulloch and wife spent last week
At the " Oakdale farmhouse"
AL the available land at Shidzuoka (nearly
thousand acres) is now under cultivation. nc
crsps never looked better, and this warm Spring
weather has made vegetation fairly Jump
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

n.xr,xrn Ohio. Aptil ls,A 1855

MANsFIKLD, ONO. Apni lS1A Ioco
Editor. sf IL Fosikian: have rsaS with
great deal of pleasure . communicatioe over the
signature OF "Observer," being the first al: the
kind have seen in any Florida paper uo-
server" only sketches IN outline Of plan sr
the purpose Of obtaining the Indispensable eae
-labor-the creator OF all esP'aHa ~ every
description and the earth IL whence It = o.
tanned Nine or tes yean ago wor<ed 1p
plan for = colony and corresponded wiaa JOAN
Dunn, At Ocala, Marion county, intending 70 use
n Thousand scres which could have been obtsiaed
a few miles from OcaA; bat there had been so
many Western land swinalsEs could get 90
one u CO spersae With me, 80 dropped i. My
plan was TO obtain Q thousand acres, lSy cut .
town plat 10 the cestr= OF tea o. fifteen
acres. and in that lay ont park, and in
the centre Of the park erect building 10
be used for the benefit Of the colony in The rrsu.
saclion OF their business, lectures, &c. Dusi4ess
lots. laid out all around the park, and Residence
lots laid out OF good size 10 the outside ali
around covering the entire 10 or Is acfes. Then
commence laying OF farms. the first OF 20 ncres.
then 50 acres, and then The outer Ones Of "
acres making as IN my resd .nce lots =. ,here
were farms, emitting each purchaser - ioi
and farm. Those nearest the square or 2ark to
have a 20 acre farm. the next 80 acre farm aac
so on. would run roads in all directions from
the park TO the extent Of the tract | would set
epart plots for churches. school buildings, &c
and thus su pply all the wants of the coloay. This
is only an outline, which send you for what i.
is worth L. 5. BAERY
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

Jefferson county is surely proud Of the
ticket that was placed in the field last
Monday, for i; is composed Of men whose
names are familiar to the people of the
State for ability and probity-Samuel
Pasco, Thomas l.. Clarke, Samuel J. Turn
bull, Wallace S. Jones and Richard C.
Parkhill Entire confidence is expressed
that they will be elected Hundreds of
intelligent colored men" says the Con-
aitution, shave announced their determi-
nation to vote the Democratic ticket"
Leon will do as Jefferson has done in
putting just such men in the field, and
let the intelligent colored men of Leon
follow the example Of their neighbors in
Jefferson.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

Mrs LIVE Jones received telegram last week
From hen lncky, announcing the death OF Mrs.
Mrs Chaires was in her 49th year Al the time Of
her death. She was reared al Lancaster, Ky
The place OF her birth, childhood girho,d and
death. In 1851 she was united in marriage 10
Mr.. FuImsa Chaires, of Tallahassee The ie
ctased was well known 10 many here and 10
Florida, having spent several wears in ias
ssci"n. Refined aud cultivated 10 rare degree.
she won NIL hearts by her gentle manners and
cfristian virtues. As a member of the Episco-
pal church she illustrated by her daily walk
those pure precepts and noble examples which
characterize and beautify the good in ever
cim-- But hfe's fitful fever is over and lht
sleeper sleeps we'll -THolnasrsNS 7iBass
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23
The enterprising town Of Welshtor

The enterprising town Of Welshton,
on the Florida Southern Railway, is
soon to have furniture factory, which
will use native wood only for manufac-
turing purposes.-O DC ala Banner.
The first number of the .Ndssa a
County Record is upon our table. VIM
MacWilliams is editor and w. A. Maho-
ney, business manager. 1t is bright,
newsy and neatly printed and in politics
is strictly Democratic.-7ampa Tribune.
Gen. w. S Walker, a gallant and
distinguished soldier of the confederate
army, recently Of Atlanta, Ga, but now
of jacksonville, is in the city to-day.
We are glad to learn from the General
that he has become identified with Flor
ida. and his business now 10 Palatka is TO
make arrangements for the opening OF
Salt River. He is largely interested in
lands about Lake George. = Patatk'a
Ne,cs.
Mr.. B. T.Walshe, Chief of the Depart
ment Of Information and Accommodation
Worlds Exposition, in . circular letter
denies the reports that have been circu-
lated as to the expense Of board and lodg
ing in New Orleans; and says that in
no instance where visitors have availed
themselves of the services Of his Office,
which has at all times been at their dis
posal, free OF cost, has there tsen
charge higher than stated in the rates
published - Tampa Tribune
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23
THE BILOXI POSTOEERCE
TROG BE.


Special to the Times Democrat
BILOXI, April 1.-THE Biloxi postoficc has
been a source of seri0ls irDuble The rival
recommend tion for the Office Of large mum
Der OF citizens side and the representative
in Congress from this district on the other have
given rise to controversy markell by some
extraordinary features. Pen ling the agati
OF TINS subject long suspected shortage in the
accounts OF Morgan, the late republican incum-
bent, is reported, Morgan has disappeared,
vaca ing ,le Office aud rendering 4 temporary
appoin tment necessary.
His sureties, who live in New Orleans, re-
quesled the appointment of Mr.. II. ]. Montross,
who declined on account of the pressure Of othel
business. Major w. T. Wallhall was then ap-
pointed to and consented to assume the duty
temporarily BENG absent i'll New Orleans, he
MAS lelegraphed for last night, came over
to-day and Immediately took charge of the office.
The shortage Of Morgan is said to amount to
about $70O
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

President Cleveland evidently be-
gins to feel that he really is President
and that he can make orders with consid.
cradle freedom, and even go so far as ID
incur the displeasure of the amateur
theatrical group in fashionable society
The following wall from that quarter
appears in the society column of sun
day paper: Lieut.. Fred Cooke left last
evening his for western post, greatly to
the regret of his many friends here, as he
was to have taken a prominent part in
the opera of Patience to be given
during the latter part Of this mouth for
the benefit Of the amateur orchestra.
Charleston Nescs and Courier.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23


A gentleman who visited the Asylum for
the insane at Chattahoochee speaks in the
highest terms of praise of the healthful-
ness Of its location, the care taken of its
inmates by the managers who, he says,
have provided plentiful supply OF whole
some food and bedding In describing it
he says:
The asylum Is located near the old village Of
ChatahOochee in Gadsden county, one and
hah miiee east ef the APalachicosa river, and the
same distance from River unction The terminus
of three railrnsAs viz The Florida Railway &
Navigation, Savannah Florida b Western, and
Pensacola d Atlantic 1t stands on a beautiful
plateau two hundred and eighty feet above the
sea level which is within q few feet Of the high
est elevation in The State A number of never
failing springs how from the hill sides in the
immediate vicinity The situation is remarka
bly, free from malaris, and IS one oil the healthies
inland points in the State.
The buildings are OF brick, and are well venii
lated and kept scrupulousiy Clean The enco-
sures are large and securely walled in. and each
sex and color has lis own separate apartments
and grounds, and is carefully protected from in
;Iuson.
The inmates look healthy and cheerful, and
are evidently well nourshed The daily supply
of food includes bacon. fresh beef, lard. flour.
griis, corn meal, rice, coffee flor breakfast tea
tfnr supper dried frui, and syrup, and an album
dance of vegetables of which the well culilva-
ted grounds furnish almost q constant supply.
The inmates are comfortably clothed, and the
bedding is good and clean, and fuel is supplied
from the woodland belonging TO the institution
The number of patients at preseD! is l59, div-
ded as follows:
White males 43, white females So colored
ma raj Arb and
csl'n has separate buildings and grounds. and is
attended by nurses and other attendants of their
| own sex and eOlor
Upon careful inspection was convinced
that nothing is neglected that would conduce to
health and comfort OF the inmates
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23
The railroad meeting on Monda,

The railroad meeting on Monday
afternoon arranged everything satisfac-
torily for the building of the road. The
whole amount of thirty thousand dollars
was raised lacking about two thousand
dollars for which amount nine of our
foremost men gave guarantee that it
would be raised. Messrs. Berrian and
Ifiman have returned to Jacksonville
and operations will commence at once
IstusUiNe Star.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

A diver who was trying to find pearls
on the Alaska coast, found none, but
found himself, all of . sud den, in che
grasp OF an ugly octopus with arms
twenty-seven feet long. Such an exps-
renee is rare but there are thousands Of
people who are caught by dyspepsia.
which is quite as bad. An octopus hates
to let 60. So does dyspepsia Brows's
Iron Bitters settles dyspepsia, and makes
1t loose its cruel grip. Mrs. Schmidt AID
her daughter, Of lS6 Conway street, Balsi-
more, were both cured of dyspepsia by
the use Of Browns Iron Bitters.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23
Gad.de. County Co.vensIon.

We extract from the Quincy Heratdrs
report Of the proceedings of the nominal
ing convention held in that city on Sat
urday, which was largely attended by
the best people of the county:
Nominations being in order the names Of
many Of our fellow-ctizens were submitted to
represent the 9th Senatorial District, among
them thai Of Judge E. {. Love. He stated that
he was not a candidate and preferred that his
name should not be presented Notwithsland
ing this, he was nominated by acClamation, all
other names being withdrawn Ii is seldom that
such ulanimiiy Of sentiment is u be seen in
any gathering of the people He was emphat-
lcally the choice OF the people, and from purely
patriotic motives accepted The nomination great
" TO the qualification Of the Convention. He is
gentleman Of eminent ability, Of the highest
character and erjoys 10 the greatest degree the
confidence OF the people as their friend and as Il
safe and wise counsellor.
Col. J. ". Malone, 90 The first ballot, received
more than The necessary two third, vote, q very
high compliment to his talent and worth. He
is lawyer Of considerable distinction, and the
people feel that in him their interests will be
carefully and judiciously looked TO and guarded
in the Constitutional Convention.
Several ballots were then taken and Mr.
George l. Davis was the next choice. He is q
fnimcr, and young gentleman OF promise. Not
many years ago he was candidate for the Leg
lsaturr He will be true to The people, a
member of the Convention, and is good ST.
lection
Other ballots were then taken and Capt. Nor
man T. Scott selected He is "A farmer d
gentleman Of excellent sense, is well acquainted
with the wants Of the people, and will serve
hem with fidelity and good judgment He has
had several years experience as a member OF
The Legislature.
The Convention has selected able aud worthy
gentlemen in these nominations, anu the ticket
is rs acceptable one as could be chosen as
whole Gadsden county may be congratulated
on having nominated for members of The Con
>ttutional Convention gentlemen who will ably
and worthily represent our best Interests, and
those d whole State
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

The Russians believe their defense Of h'
European coast line to be perfect, since 'lles
have III torpedo boats, or a score more 'nSH
England, and a sufficient navy for its defense
"A bill has been passed by the NeSa's
Assembly imposing fine Of $50 on any person
who treats another in a saloon The bill aoe'
not prevent any number of persons from s0'Ds
into saloon and drinking together, but re-
quires that each man shall pay for his o"A
drink
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

NORFOLK, Va, April 21.-The Russian cor
ve,te Striator, Captain n. Skregdloff, one ham.
bred and eighty men, four days out from la
vana, arrived at The naval anchorage this xsssr-
no"n and was followed in about An hours s.nc
by the British man ofw Garrett Capt Ht,,rv
Hand from Vera Cruz with two hundred spd
nfly men and twelve guns The Garnett came
TO anchor about II quarter Of q mile below the
Stria,or. Both vessels were saluted by the re-.
ceiving ship, the New Hampshire, lying Al ME
nav
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

During The session OF the Grand Lodg-, a
Grand EScampmenl was Instituted lo iurlher
promote the interest in the order Of odd Fellow
ship in this State. The following lis of officers
was elected for the ensuing year:
G. {. P, q. S. Hallmark, Pensacola
G.. ii. p, J. Huff, jacksonville
G. S W, J. II. Hoo,on. Pensacola.
q. s, A. A Thompson, Waldo.
G. T., n. c. Petit, Waldo.
G. J. W, ]. c. Thomas, Ellaville
$ G. Rep'r, L. NJ. Merritt, Pensacola.
q. Sen, c. E. Mcdonald, Pensacola.
G. Marshal, G. c. Ysnge, Jr., Pensacola
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

WASHINGTON, April 20-Secretay Whitney
has received the following telegram, datad on
the 18Th inst. from Admiral Joueti The si.ua-
ton is unchanged Everything is quiet on the
lsthmus. Beardslee reports mo- fighting around
Cartagena for fortnight. The Iroquois v iii be
81 Panama On the 25th inst
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23
"A despatch from Callahs

"A despatch from Callahan to the
Jacksonville Herald announces the fol-
lowing nominations for Nassau county:
The Democratic County Convention met here
oday and nominated as delegates to the State
Convention, Colonel William N Civilians,
Judge Hinton J. Baker and Hon. w. A. Ma
honey. This 10 q very stro g ticket and we
confidently believe, even In this black county,
il will be elected
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

LONDON, April a0-The Blue Book pnis
the effective strength Of the British regular army
at $4,000 men, that OF the reserves at Il OG)
men, that OF the militia at l25 900 men and ins,
of the volunteers At els 600 men,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

=" he tried to kiss me and just told him to
behave" said an irale young lady after a sleigh
ride" Well, did he kiss your" asked her
friend. mo, the idiot, he behaved"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-04-23

"A man may successfully paint the Town red
but when afterWsrd he has brush with police
man he loses color
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-16
What He Found Out.

II say. JONES'" called the city editor
to a reporter in the next room. 81 wish
you'd go down to Captain Davis and
find out something about the death Of
his brother
'.All right. SIR" replied the obedien,
Jones, and started OF. In about an
hour he returned.
Well" inquired the C. e., "when
did he dep
Didn't find out" said Jones.
What was the matter?''
Didn't find out" repeated the re-
porter.
when are they going to bury him?''
Didn't find out" he said again.
Didn't find out? Thunderation.
man. didn't you find anything out, ~
exclaimed the agitated city editor.
Yes. SIR
well. well, what was it?''
Captain Davis" said the reporter,
with sad. sweet smile, and the C. e.
rose up and bumped his head against
the walL-Merchast TraUe2er-