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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
A Fighting Fnn.ilX.
Erona q Paris Lettar.


Gen. Negrier, who commanded the French
army in the ronquin campaign. comes of a
lighting family. His grandfather was in
command of French frigate at santo Do
mingO when the revolution broke out, and
had remark able escape from death. His
crew mutined and hung him at the yard
arm; but his black servant cOntrived to cut
the rope before life was extinct, and Capt
Negrler fell into the sea, swan TO foreign
vessel under hail of bullets from his own,
and got safely on board. He subsequently
took part N several French Royalist exped-
tons, and died in Portugal shortly before the
Restoration. His eldest son entered NapO-
Icons service and fought at Waterloo, where
ne received five wounds, none of them mortal.
He was killed in lS4S, before a barrlcgde in
the Faubourg st. Antoine, while eXpostuJat-
ing with the rioters and endeavOrng to bring
them to reason. Gen. Negrer's father, also a
general, distinguished himself at the battle
OF Soterino, and received the Grand Cross of
the Legion of Honor from Napoleon III. on
the field. The old general is still alive; and,
though in his S0th year, is in excellent health,
and is naturally gratfed to see his son main
tanning the traditions of the family.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
The Agricultural Bureau

1t is expected that Mr.. Coleman, the
new Commissioner of Agriculture, will
succeed in making the Agricultural
Bureau of some practical value to the
farmers OF the country. 1t is very doubt
full if they have ever yet derived much
benefit from it.
The failure of the bureau to accomplish
the work intended by its originators has
not been caused by the want of money.
Congress has made ample appropriations
for it. The truth appears to be that the
money has not been spent with judgment
and with a clear appreciation of the wants
of the agricultural interests.
When Mr.. Coleman took charge of the
bureau few weeks ago he found that all
the money, except that for salaries, had
been spent. He will have pretty hard
time to keep the bureau running until
July 1, when the appropriation made by
the last Congress will be available.
The late Commissioners Loring appears
to have concluded that he would have the
satisfaction of spending all the money at
his command before vacating the office.
If he were called on for information rela-
tive to the benefits that the farmers had
derived from the appropriation of 500, 900
for seeds made for the present year, and
which was spent long ago, he would, per-
haps, have nothing to say.
Mr.. Loring does not appear to have
been the sort Of man that was required to
make the agricultural bureau an impor-
tant and valuable institution. Indeed, 1t
would not be easy TO point out the quail
fications which secured his appointment.
He kept au apothecary shop at Lynn,
Mass, and it is alleged that he wrote
an article which appeared in the North
American Review, the purpose of which
was to show that there was patrician
element in this country. But his literary
labors and his knowledge of drugs were
of no particular benefit TO him when he
came to deal with the great agricultural
interests of the country.
/ In the matter of department, however
| he appears to have made his mark. He
paid great attention to dress and was
/ very popular at dinners and receptions
If Mr.. Coleman succeeds as well with the
farmers as Mr.. Loring did with society
people, his success will be very great.
There is one thing Mr.. Coleman ought
to do. He ought to use his influence
against the publication of the agricultu
raj report. 1t is a costly publication, and
who reads it? 1t Is two years old before
it is sent out TO the farmers, and
therefore, hasn't the attraction o.
freshness. In fact, il has no attraction
whatever, because its matter has ne
value. The hundreds of thousands ofdol
lars that are annually wasted on It could
be much more probably spent in some
other way. MIR. Coleman has a chanc,
TO make a reputation for himself, and the
tarmers-who generally know hin
through his paper-would be glad if he
should be successful in his new field o.
labor. He ought TO be able 10 make q
very good impression with the 500, 900 a
year which is appropriated for the benefit
OF the Agricultural Bureau.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
One Result.



The revision OF the Old Testament will Sc
riously reduce the collection of available SER
mons which constitute so large part OF the
pulpit capital Of veteran preachers. The re-
vision of the New Testament is estimated to
have destroyed the value of at least 1000 ser
mons on the text, IAN Scripture is given by
Inspiration" for in the revised version this
favorite text Is made to have an entirely diff
ferent Equalization; but the destruction Of
mons caused by the Old Testament revision
viii be far greater.
For example, every min stcr who has been
preaching long enough TO make it safe for hi m
to repeat his old sermons has in his p0ssess'on
a sermon on the text furnished by the thir-
teenth verse OF the twelfth chapter OF Eccle-
slastes. In the authorized version this text
asserts that to fear GOd' is "the conclusion
OF the whole matter"-ls, in other words the
sum ~ mans duties. In the revised version
the verse reads. "Ihis IS the end OF NE whole
matter; all has been heard" and then ado,
fear Cod" etc. Obviously no sermon based
on the Old reading will be OF any further use
since 10 ls based on what is now known To be
N letranslatiOn.
The text beginning "For thou hast made
him little lower than the anRcs IS" has been a
iavorite one among ministers, and 10 ia sad 10
think how many eloquent sermons base upon
that text muet now Dee discarded The re.
vleers assure us that the Yorse should read
For thon hast made him ittle lower than
God "a change of no doctrinal mUurtarce.
but yet sufficient 20 destroy thousands OF good
sermons.
To o very large extent the word "heli'' haa
been eXpunged from the old Testament and
the Hebrew word "she0" su6st tuted for H.
"Sheol' IL believed to mean the place Of de-
parted spirits, AM not place OF torment.
This change viii not produce much shriukugc
m the value OF old sermons. for ~ h now
many years since Protestant ministers
ceased TO make hell the chief sun
ject Of their discOurses, but 10
VIII here and there blight a power
ful sermon, or OF least compel the author 10
change the text for verse an which shell"
hiss not been superseded hy "sheoln 10 will
be Of no great consequence 10 ministers to
learn that David never expressed the wish
that his adversary had written a book, for few
sermons have been founded upon the supposed
wish Of tho indignant King A fatOrite quo
taton has, however, been ruined forever, and
mild clerical vii has Loot q valuable AID.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
INDEE TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

"a MEETINGs-Solomon' Lodge No. ], f. A. Nj.
SPECIAL NOrICE-Steamer Cumberland.
AMUsEMENTs-Base Ball between Sayan-
and Atlantas.
HoTgL-The Columbian, at Saratoga, n. =.
WANTS. Competent Cook and House Girl;
to Take Charge OF a House; Unfurnished
Room; Young Man Acquainted with Grocery
Business.
FOR RENT-Large House; Handsome Front
Room; Dwelling with Store in Basement
For SALE-Good Horse and Top Buggy;
Valuable Property,-by I. ID. LaRoche's Sons.
BREAD-Acosta & Einstein.
BoARD-First-C Glass Country Board at
Dalton, Ga.
COUNTRY SEAT-On Hudson River, Near
Troy, n. Y.
FINE BIsCUIT-A. NJ. & c. w. West.
PEREMPToRY SALE OF CLoTHING-Abra-
hams & Blrnbaum.
REX MAGNUs-C. Nj. Gilbert & Co.
MEDICAL-S. S. s.
LoTTERY-Drawing Of the Little Havana.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The question as TO what is the proper
title to apply to an official while he is
acting outside Of mis- official duties came
up before the Supreme Court Of New York
the other day. Lawyer Coudert referred
several times 10 lawyer Evarts as "sena-
tor" Lawyer Evarts finally rose and
SAID that he desired to speak OF a matter
personal TO himself. He wished to be
known in the courts, he said, as a brother
lawyer, or as simply "Mr. Evarts." Mr..
Coudert apologized, saying that his
brothers. titles were so numerous that the
mind was sometimes az n loss 30 know
which Of them 10 adopt. Judge Davis
then observed that while the Judges pre-
ferred that members OF the bar should
address each other in the presence Of the
bench by the honorable title Of Counsel
lor," the court had no desire 10 deprive
Mr.. Eyarts Of his title a. senator"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
This Beats the Old Button Trick.
From the Boston Transcript.


81 beg your pardon said a slouchily
dressed individual, reaching for a bur which
adhered to the coat sleeve of gentlema just
ahead OF him: there's bur on your coat, sir:
permit me to remove it. ''1hank yOu no
consequence" said the gentleman. himself
removing the bur. The impecunous one
struck an attitude, told the regulation story
Of hunger, and preferred a request for 10
cents with which to buy bread. He got the
money, but still fingered. "What IS it, my
mani" asked the gentleman. "Please sir"
replied the tramp, ''y0u have my bur IN your
hand. I'd like it, if you please. 1t is my
capital, you know" Your capital?" eyes,
my capital; you see, sticks 1t on to a cove
what looks downy, you know, and then |
gets THANKS formy trouble, and sometimes l
don't get that much; and then some of 'em
comes down handsome. Yes, boss. that's
my capital; couldn't do business without it;
have to shut up shop, YOU snow"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
How the Queen of Shsba Travelled.
E..n.. IL Laato.... LlL...a4i... 4 -I-.ncrta

chow did the Queen of Sheba travel when
she went to see Solomon" asked Miss X - Of
her sunday school class of little grl-. No
one ventured an answer. "If you had studied
your lesson you could not have helped know
ing,' said their teacher. "Now, look over the
verses again" Gould she have gone by the
cars?" asked Miss r., beginning TO lose
patience, as the children consulted their
books, but appeared to arrive at no cOnclu-
sion. "Yes'm," said little girl at the end of
the class. ''She went by steam cars" did
she, indeedl' said Hiss R. "Well, Louise,
we would like to know how you found that
out"
I'm the second verse" responded the child,
"lt says, she came with very great train"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
Sic Forrot tn FIndont.


"What You In mourningg she exclaimed.
as she entered the car and caught sight Of an
acquaintance. ayes" "sonie one dead9V
"Ies" dead and buried, ehP" Yes -
"N ell, that's too bad Died OF pneumonia,
suppOseP' "No-Of brain feyer.h "Dear me
hut that's awful How do you like nv new
hate" The new comcr ratified on in this
fashion for 20 minutes, and then LEFT the car
A 10 started again, after leaving her on the
crOsswalk, she made vigorous motious to the
conductor. and when he bad brought the
vehicle TO a halt she said, won't Won please
AK that lady friend OF mine II IL was her
husband or one OF the children who died.
forgot TO ind Outw She didn't nnd out on
that trip.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
Couldn't Convince the CoIOred Chariot
From. the Neu0 orleans P;cayune

We failed to convince the colored chariot
eer of a garbage cart that he was an
animal. We mad occasion to demonstrate
with him about his treatment of the mule,
and upon asking him "How would you like
itY' he insisted that he was not an animal,
and could not be compared. In spite of a
long and eloquent argument the man sOOd
unconvinced and amused. mis- big mouth in a
broad grin, every one Of his white teeth
showing and looking whittier in contrast with
his ebony face. There he stood ip the mud
pointing to his mule and repeating: "Animal,
yes him; not mel"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
What is Worthy of Note.

" 0tU 7 VTh y OeNtUV IU0b IIWV.T
1t is worthy of note that the growth of more
liberal views regarding the social treatment
Of the negro was never so rapid as it has been
since the civil rights bill was declared uncon-
stitutional by the Supreme Court. The at
tempt to enforce social equality by law was
dismal failure, which it is now easy to see
Ostponed, instead of Fastening. the day when
an educated public sentiment Will secure fair
treatment for the black man
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
CURRENT COMMENT.
MIR. Randairs Generosity.

1t is pleasure to be informed semi-ot
cially that Mr.. Randall will allow the Presi-
dent the final say in the matter of appoint
ments. Mr.. Randall has his moments of gem
erous complaIsance. for which too much credit
cannot be awarded him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Mr.. Tilden is said to attribute his pre-
sent ''robust'' health to his inordinate
fondness for rhubarb pie. This state
ment Will probably cause a boom in the
pie plant trade, and the American pie
may be better thought of in the future
than it has been in the past.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
Nc aIorIous First of December.
PhiIadelpAia Times fInd.

7 ItttttUetlIIttI 7 tUfe8 IItttT
The long list of pOstmasters appointed by
the President yesterday ought to do much to
show the grumblers that he is hard at work
hlling vacancies, suspending dishonest or in
competent officials and removing offensive
partlsans. II the present rate is maintained
the tirst Monday in Decem Per will not see a
single Republican In a Presidential post Office.
1t is difficult to understand how anybody
could ask or exDect more prompt work than
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
RandaIl's Friends Anxious.

BuJtlIo0re 4 nlerfcdn lHep.J
1t was announced that on Saturday Mr..
Cleveland would see no visitors. Absolutely
no exception would be made in favor of any
body. Mr.. Randalps friends are anxious to
know if Mr.. Carlisle is anybody" lie was
closeted with the President for two hours on
Saturday Mr., Carlisle's friends think now,
more than ever, that he very decidedly is
somebody.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Great are the achievements of science.
Some genius has invented an artificial
fish bait that is not only more tempting
TO the finny jewellers in the deep than
earth worms, but they are extremely pal
ateable as human food, making a very
good lunch for the fisherman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Some Of the Philadelphia papers appear
to wish to create the impression that there
will be very few trade dollars in that city
by the time Congress cOnvenes. II bill
should be passed to redeem trade dollars
at par, no doubt an immense amount of
them would soon be unearthed right in
Philadelphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Mr.. John Roach has had three trials Of
the Dolphin, in each one Of which she has
failed 70 meet the requirements Of the
contract There seems TO be nothing else
70 be done now but Tor him TO pay back
what money be has received on her ac-
count, aud whatever forfeit the contract
calls for, and 70 sell the boat 10 Russia II
he can. II looks rs if Mr.. Roach has
been given chances enough 10 make the
dolphin stand the required test.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

THE SAVANNAH MORNING NE~s-EN-
LARGED TO EIGHT PAGES, SO COLUMNS,
AND ISSUED SEVEN DAYS IN THE WEEK
WILL BE SENT FOR EXAMINATION, ONE
MONTH, on RECEIPT OF 81, OR THREE
MONTHS FOR So 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The season Of storms has arrived. Those
who have cyclone pits would do well to
see that they are put in order for imme-
diate occupancy. There is nothing like
being always prepared.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

After all, Fred. Douglass did not rent a
pew in DR.. Sunderland's church, and has
no intention Of renting pew there. He
only went there sunday because his
wife's mother and sister wanted TO attend
the Presidents church. The talented
Washington prevarlcators evidently need
a little castigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

1t is proposed to establish an old
fashioned stage line between Baltimore
and Annapolis. 1t is stated that the dis
lance is but twenty miles, and with good
horses the time would be one hour and
half, while Oy the Annapolis and Elkridge
Railroad it takes two hours to make the
trim
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Beriah Wilkins, of Ohio, says he is not
the man who let the Villas circular get on
the wires, and Secretary Villas says that
he never said wilkins was the man. Will
kins appears to be indicated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The Republican papers complain that
under the operation of the civil service
law nine out of every ten new appoint
ments are of Democrats, because they are
made from the South, the quotas of the
Northern and Western States being al
ready filled. This is rather cheering to
Southern aspirants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Secretary Whitney's determination to
countermand the Chandler order prohibit.
ing the wives Of naval officers from &C.
companying them to foreign stations will
doubtless make him very popular among
the officers, except, perhaps, those gay
benedicts who shall be sent TO Nice and
other festive seaports, where the girls are
"nirtatlously" inclined.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Gen. Hazen, Chief Of the Signal Service,
proposes TO see whether the newspapers
have right to put him before the public
in way that IS discreditable 70 him. He
has sued the New York Times for 500, 900
damages. The I ines will now have an
opportunity TO prove its charges against
Hazen. If that is what IL has been de-
string II has rot what II wnnts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The New York ladies deny that they
are going TO organize an aristocratic club
where they can enjoy themselves until II
or ] o'clock nights, and they say the
ladies' club at Lenox, Mass, was a
failure. They say they will try to content
themselves with their sewing societies
and an occasional church fair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
ADVERTISING.

Ten lines make a square - line averages
seven words Advertisements, per square,
one Insertion. 81 90; two insertions. 81 so.
Reduced rates on continued advertisements.
Local or Reading Notices double rates.
Auction advertisements, Marriages, Funerals,
Meetings and Special Notices 81 W per
square each insertion.
Wants. Boarding, For Rent, Lost and Found;
10 cents line. No advertisement inserted
under the e headings for less than 2Ocents.
Amusement advertisements 81 so per square.
Special rates for Weekly Nea0s.
We do not insure the insertion of any adver-
tisemeEt on any specified day or days, nor
do we insure the number of insertions
within the time required by the advertiser.
Advertisements viii. however, have their
full number of insertions when the time
can be made up, bat when accidentally
left out and the number OF insertions eau
not be given, the money paid for the omit
ted insertions will be returned to the au-
Vcrtlser.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
parirtn Storr.

CHEAPEST VARIETY STORE, also Toe.
~ and sc. goods in great variety. Don't fail
to attend our bargain sales. Oil stoves, Ice
Coolers and Ice Cream Churns, which we viii
sell at astonishing low figures. At NATHAN
BROS, 1856 Congress, near jefferson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

LARD may be weak and cheese be d
And eggs 40 FOR q cong
But the man who deals in butter la l.
For buffers always strong.--BOstc ras
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The Chattanooga Times states that the
injunction suit Of the Cole Railroad Com
pany against the King Railroad Company
has been dismissed, and there ia now no
legal obstacle in the way Of the building
VI a road from that city 10 Point Lookout.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

Large shipments Of American shoes
and leather are now made to England and
the continent, where they find ready sale,
in direct competition with goods manu-
featured abroad. 1t is stated that this
trade is profitable, although not protected
by any tariff laws. And yet the Ameri-
can shoe and leather manufacturers claim
that they cannot afford 10 sell their goods
to American consumers unless they are
protected from European competition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The old controversy as to the anthem
ITCHY Of the Mecklenburg On. CO. Deela-
ration Of Independence is about to be re-
newed. The Mecklenburg declaration
does not amount TO much, whether it was
made IN 1913 or 1919, but the doubters
seem determined to mar the enjoyment of
the celebration by the Charlotte people.
Some Of the questions asked will
doubtless be rather difficult to answer
satisfactorily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
al omFu to Enan.

MONEY TO LOAN.-If you are In need Of
WI money, and want liberal loan on al
most any thing of value, and If you don't want
to be seen by your friends when you get it, or
have remarks made that you are in need OF
money by crowds of people promenading and
passing the pawnshop and watching you when
you go in or out. then call at the old reliable
Private PawnbrOker House, 1877 Congress
street, where very few people pass, and no
body win know your business. K. NULL
BERG, Manager.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

The most prominent convert that has
yet declared himself at the Rev. Sam
Jones' meeting in Nashville is Gen. w.
II. jackson, owner of the great Belle
Mead stock farm, and brother of Senator
jackson, of that State. In his public con-
fession he said that ''often during the late
war the thought Of embracing the Chris
tian religion came to him, but attributing
it to a fear of the battle he would dismiss
it. He resolved, however, that if he was
spared he would do so. After the war he
investigated for himself. and the best
light he ever received on the subject was
Greenleaf on evidence. | have faith it is
the only life to live. l came to this con-
clusion after having tried life in all it's
phases. My heart is now in the right dl-
rection. l have performed the duties of
husband, father, and citizenship, and
henceforward, God helping me, l shall
stand closer to Christ and perform the
duties Of a Christian"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21
6rorrriro.
0hrfniot.

j. N. PRATT,
a J ABITICAL CHEMIST. Laboratofl
- eaufort. s. G. Analyses Of all KIND,
pn med with dispatch. Fertilizer auallsei
telaltV. Savannah ONCE. 100 bayatreeI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

TOR RENT, large house on Harris street
Il near Whitaker. FBLATR."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-21

ENOR RENT, that admirably located resi-
Il dence on the southwest corner of Gwin-
nett and Barnard streets; will be rented low
down for the summer months. Apply at I67
charlton street, or to w. j. LINDSAY, l69
BrOughton street.