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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
BELvA OUT OF HER HEAD.
She Asks the Senate to Give Her In
diana's Vote.


diana's Vote.
WASHINGTON, Jan Ex-senator Hoar
presented to the Senate to-day a petition
from Belva Ann Lockwood, of this CITY.
asking Congress to have counted the bal.
lots cast for her in he several States, aud
that the electoral.VOte of the State of In
diana be adjudged to her. In the petition
Mrs. Lockwood says:
''During the recent election for PresI-
dent hald IN the United States your petit
TONER was one of the nominees for that
responsible and honorable trust. In the
States of New York, New Hampshire, In
diana, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Mary
land and California the party whose
nominee your petitioner was, fully
and in all respects complied with
the laws in placing these electoral tickets
in the field. Your petitioner begs leave
to further set forth that in all of the afore-
mentioned States the electoral tickets
having at their heads for President. Belya
A. Lockwood, Vice President, Marietta
l.. Stow, did receive the suffrages and
support of good citizens as follows: New
Hampshire 379 votes, New York 1886,
Michigan 374, Illinois 1.00S, Iowa 562,
Maryland 9, Jos, California 1874. and the
entire electoral vote of the State of Indi-
ana. notwithstanding the fact that the
above votes were cast for your
petitioner, she charges that they were
fraudulently and illegally counted for the
alleged majority candidate, the same be-
ing antagOnistic to the letter and spirit
OF the law, and subversIve Ofevery princi-
pie of equity and justice.
NEW YORK ALSO WANTED.
Your petitioner further prays that your
honorable body in the interest of a puri-
hed ballot, manifest need of the nation
and the cornerstone of our political
structure, should refuse to receive the
electoral returns of the State of New York
or count them for the alleged majority
candidate, for had the 1886 votes
Which were pOlled in said
State for your petitioner been counted for
her, and not for one Grover Cleveland, he
would not have been awarded a majority
OF all the votes cast at said election in
said State. Your petitioner further states
that during the recent session of the Elec-
toral College of the State of Indiana, as
sembled at the capitol thereof, that after
it had cast its vote for the aforesaid Gro
yer Cleveland, it changed it's mind, as it
had legal right to do, and did cast its
united ballot for your petitioner.
your petitioner, therefore, demands
the electoral vote of the State
of New York be thrown out, and be not
considered by your honorable bodies, and
that the electoral vote of Indiana be
counted for your petitioner. in compli.
ance with the expressed wish of the
electors of said State" Mrs. Lockwood
states that she appears in this matter as
counsellor and solicitor for the people
claiming the inalienable rights and pre-.
negatives OF American citizens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
The NIcaraguan Discussion,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The Senate
spent three hours to-day in the secret dis
cussiOn of the Nicaraguan treaty. Sena-
tor Miller, of California, made a long
formal speech in its support, giving his
tory of the negotiations from the begin
ming, and Senator Sherman made an
equally formal speech in opposition.
basing his argument chiefly on his belief
that the Clayton-Bulwer treaty was still
in force. AT the conclusion of the debate
a motion was made to have the two
speeches printed for the use of the Senate
in executive session, but it was withdrawn
upon the suggestion Of the danger that
the copies might reach the press and pub
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
INGALLS, A COMMON sco1n-

Mr.. Vest said that the Senator from Kansas
tIngallsl could indulge in no debate without
becoming personal. That Senator was verbal
horror and an oral terror. One of the Offenses
known to the old common law was that of
beng a common scold. the punishment for
which was ducking. He Vest would not
however. prescribe such punishment for the
Senator from Kansas. The Confederate
States, Mr. Vest continued, were dead. The
soldiers who fought for the Confederacy and
those who fought for the Union slept side by
side, having illustrated with matchless deeds
the valOr and herOlsm of both sections. Above
them might be put the ancient epitaph:
"The knights are dust,
Their swords are dust,
Their souls with God we trust"
And with that there should be an end of
acrimonious discussion of the issues in
yOlved in that terrible conflict. But
the SneatOr from Kansas sought to i'm
pute to Senators disloyalty to the oath that
they had taken to he constitution of the
United States. The senator had said that he
CVesU had been IN the habit of aIluding, in a
spirit of bOastfulGess, to the fact that he had
been member of the Confederate Senate. 1t
was not true The records would show that he
had made such allus Ons upon only two Oc-
casiOns: once IN his euOgy upon Mr.. Hill.
with whom he had serve in the Confederate
Senate, and again to-day in order to assume
a full share of the respons bi ity which was
sought in certain quarters TO be put upon Mr..
Davis. The Senator from Kansas had said
that he Vest was never accredited
to the Confederate Senate. He
Vest had received his credentials
from the Governor of the State of Missouri,
elected by majority Of $4,000 in a time of
profound peace, and his election was by a
Legislature elected in a time of peace. He
would say now to the Senator from Kansas
that his (Vest's) credentials to the Confede-
rate Senate, as also those to the United States
Senate, had never been disputed by his own
constituents, and the Senator from Kansas
would know what he meant. At O'Clock
the matter went over till to- morrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
A WAR LETTER BY VANCE.
The Senator's Heart Heavy in the Dark
Days of September, 1864.

Odys OF september 1854.
WASHINGTON, Jan. PA correspond
ent of the National Republican at Raleigh
furnishes that paper a copy of a letter
written by Gov. (nOw SenatOr) Vance to
a personal friend in North Caro-
lima, six months previous to the
arrival of Sherman's army at
Raleigh. The correspondent says:
Mr.. Vance was elected Governor in
1861 as the Union candidate. Col. VIM.
Johnston, his opponent, who ran as the
Secession candidate, is now a resident of
Charlotte, N. c., and in the late campaign
was one of the anti-Democratic Coalition
leaders. The original of this letter is said
to now be in the hands of Mrs. COrdelia
Phillips Spencer, a sister of Solicitor
General Phillips, of Washington. Fol-
lowing is the letter:
1 would be glad If l could have a long talk
with you. l never before have been so gloomy
about the condition of affairs. Early's
defeat in the valley l consider as
the turning point in this cam
paign, and cOnfdenlaly | fear it
seals the fate of Richmond though not imme-
diatey. 1t Will require our utmost eXertiOns
to retain our footing in Virginia till 1865
comes in, and abolitiOnism is rampant for
four years more. In short, if the enemy
pushes his luck till the close of the year we
shall not be offered any terms at all.
DECENTRALIZATION OF THE PEOPLE.
The signs which discourage me more than
aught else are the utter decentralization OF the
people. With base of communication 500
miles in Sherman's rear through our own
country, not bridge has been
burned. not a car thrown from its
track, nor a man shot by the people whose
country he has desOlated. They seem every
where to submit when our men are with
drawn. What does this show, my dear sir?
1t shows what l have always believed,
hot vu1.u.
and never has been, in this war. 1t was a
revolution of the politicians, not the people,
and was fought at first by the natural (sic)
of our young men, and has been kept
going by State and sectional pride, assisted
by that bitterness of feeling produced by
the cruelties and brutalities of the enemy.
Still, am not out of heart, for, as you know,
| am of buoyant and hopeful temperament.
Things may come around vet. Gen. Lee is a
army on earth, bleeding, torn and OverpOw-
cred though it be. Saturday night may yet
come to all of our trouble, and be followed by
the blessed hour of rest. God grant it. Lord,
believe, help thou mine unbelief in final
liberty and independence. l would fain be
doing. How can | help to win the victory
What can / do? How shall / guide
this suffering and much oppressed Israel that
looks to me through the tangled and bloody
pathway wherein our lines have fallen? Duty
calls me now to stand by the new union to
is my consolation. The beginning was bad.
had no hand in it. Should the end be bad,
snail, with Gods help, be equally blameless,
/ am, dear sir, very truly yours,
ZEBULON b. VANCE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Editors Resist an Attack.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-Shortly after
noon to-day j. D. Houston, State Tax
Collector, and Robert Brewster, State
Register Of Voters, went to the office of
the Mascot and began shooting at George
OsmOnd, editor, and AdOIph Zenneck, one
of the proprietOrs of the Mascot. Osmond
fired back and Zenneck, having no pistol,
threw all sorts of missiles, among them
the top of stove. OsmOnd and Houston
were each shot in the hands. Brewster
received four wounds, two of which are
serious. Zenneck was uninjured. The
affray grew out of an article published in
the MGscOt attacking Houston's brother,
Judge w. S. Houston.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
sullivan and Greenfield Meet,

BOSTON, MASS, Jan. 12.-At a late
hour this afternoon the Board of Alder
men granted license for the Sullivan
Greenfield glove fight, and the contest
took place tonight in the presence of 1900
spectators at the Institute Fair Build
ing. Those who expected to see a
slugging match were disappointed, and
throughout the four rounds that were
fought, only comparatively light blows
were given. The exhibition was decidedly
fiat, and the pugilists were greeted with
Kisses at its conclusion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
MYRA CLARK GAINES Will.
Probabilities of a Contest Come Quick
the Heels of the Funeral.

II
the Heels of the Funeral.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-AttOrneys
representing Mrs. Maria Perkins Evans,
wife of w. R. Evans, to-day opened sue
cession proceedings and offered for pro-
bate a will of Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines,
dated Jan. 8, 1885, naming Mrs. Evans
as administrators of her estate.
Mrs. Gaines leaves property in this State
and Washington city. This will, the
clerk stated, was In Mrs. Gaines hand
writing. Soon after the above proceed
ings an attorney appeared in court with
another will, naming William III. Wilder
and James G. Christmas as execu-
tors. These persons were astonished
to hear that succession proceedings had
already been begun, and asserted that
Mrs. Gaines could not write on Jan. 8,
as she was too ill on that date. The will
they offered is dated Jan. 5, 1885, is in
nuncupative form, and was signed with
her mark in the presence of five we'll
known citizens, who signed as witnesses.
After few bequests, Mrs. Gaines wills
that her estate be distributed equally
among her six grandchildren.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
PHELAN AND HIS FOES.
The Stabbing ARRAY Creates a Ripple
Beyond the Atlantic.


NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-At the hospital
to-day it was reported that Capt. Phelan
was progressing very satisfactorily, most
of the stab wounds in head and chest be-
ing already healed. 1t is expected that
the wound which fractured the bone of
the left arm, and the most serious flesh
wound of all in the left arm, will be healed
by tonight. The Captains wife is with
him, having arrived to-day from Kansas
City.
The hospital authorities, fearing an
attack upon their patient, have had a
guard of policemen stationed at the insti-
tuition.
VIEWS OF THE ENGLISH PRESS.
LONDON, Jan. 12.-All the newspapers
speak in a satirical manner of O'DOnovan
ROssa's prudence in Being absent from
his office during the fracas on Friday.
The Times says: eff there be grain of
truth in Phelan's revelations S, they would
offer sufficient cause to England for de-
manding Kearney's eXtradition. 1t has
been a great misfortune hitherto that
respectable Americans have not suffi-
ciently realized what was transpiring in
their midst. Their eyes are now opened
and the American law will make short
work of ROssa and his accOmpIices if
their guilt can be proven. The time has
certainly arrived to set the law in mo-
tiOn."
SHORTS RECORD.
Richard Short, who made the attack on
Phelan, was suspected by the Irish police
authorities to have been connected
with the Cork dynamite conspiracy.
When Featherstone was arrested in
March, 1888, Shorts house was
Caarchod Short tO
America. His wife returned to Cork some
time ago and is now in the woTkhOuse
there. Phelan assisted Kearney to leave
England when the latter was suspected
of being a dynamite cOnspirator by the
Glasgow police.
KEARNEY THE SIGNAL MAN.
Kearney used to be signal man on the
CaledOnian Railway at Glasgow. He left
his signal box just before the railway
cOmpany's works and the Corporation
Gas Works were made objects of dyna-
mite outrages. He had attended dyna-
mite meetings, and had been asSoci-
ated with FeatherstOne. Kearney was
traced to Edinburgh, from there
to Newcastle-On-Tyne, and from there
to Hull. From Hull he escaped to the
United States. kearney, it seems, was
not suspected OF being connected with
the dynamiters, and remained in the SER
vice of the Caledonian Railway until
March, 1888, when his connection with
them was disclosed during the trial of the
ten Glasgow dynamiters at Edinburgh.
NO DYNAMITE ON ''THE QUEEN"
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 12.-The officers of
the National Line of steamers say that
Phelan's story about dynamite having
been sent to England on the Queen, is an
invention pure and simple. No dynamite
was ever found on any of the National
line steamers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The Signal
corps station at SmIthville, N. C., reports
as follows: "Pilots report boarding yes
terday, 40 miles south of here, the Span
ish schooner Natividad, sugar laden, from
Cuba for New York. The vessel was
leaking. Her anchors and all her sails
were gone but the foresail and lib. A
pilot Was put aboard and the vessel is now
making for this port,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
BLAINEs LACK OF CONFIDENCE.
He Bet Elkins $500 that He Would Not
Garry New York by 10. 900 Majority.

OarIy NOW AOTA Dy IO,OOV MAJORITY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-One of Mr..
Blaine's intimate friends says that that
gentleman had little faith in his ability to
carry New York State, in spite of Mr..
Elkins' sanguine belief that it would give
the Republican ticket 10000 majority. On
the night of the last big Republican gro
cession in New York city Mr.. Blaine and
Mr.. Elkins stood surveying the scene with
countenances expressive of their different
feelings. Mr.. Elkins was fairly bubbIing
over with delight. Mr.. Blaine looked
colin and thoughtful.
wen bury Cleveland out of sight by a
larger majority that Garfield had" said
Mr.. Elkins, enthusiastically.
Nonsense" was Mr.. Blaine's reply, 81
don't think it will be 1900 either way"
"Pll bet you $5OO,'' said Mr.. Elkins, eve
get 10000 majority"
The bet was made
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
RAILROAD NEWS.

NJ. II. Smith. President, and Reuben
Wells, Manager. Of the Louisville and
Nashville Road, passed through PensacO-
Ia Saturday morning on an inspecting
tour over the Pensacola and Atlantic
Road. Capt. Chipley. Vice President of
the Pensacola and Atlantic, accompanied
them.
During the month Of December the
Charleston and Savannah Railway car
ried 1852 passengers from points in Geor-
gia and Florida North, and 3,l57 passen-
gers TO points South. The total number
Of passengers for the month was 5,126.
The passenger business of the Atlantic
Coast Line of railways since the season
opened in October last has been much
larger than the business of the cOrres-
ponding period of the previous year.
There has been an increase of 500 passen-
gers over the season of 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Chemical Tickets in Cinci nnatf.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 12.-Before Mr..
Springer's committee to-day the testimony
given was of the same character here
tOfore published, and communicative
witness named Hopkins, of the Fourth
ward, produced chemical tickets out Of
about % he discovered at the polls on
election day in the hands of Democrats.
When first seen the name OF FOllett had
dull streak over it. By closer inspection
it was seen that his name had been erased
and Butterworth's written In. Now the
chemical ink shows perfectly black.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
The River and Harbor BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The members
of the House River and Harbor Commit
tee are quoted as saying that the Missis-
sippi River Commission will receive
about 81, 100000 under the river and har-
Dor appropriation bill against an esti-
mate of $4,000 900, and the Missouri
River Commission will receive 5000, 900
ag ainst an estimate of s.. 100000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Revenue Districts Consolidated.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-President Ar
thur has directed the consolidation Of
three internal revenue districts in North
Carolina andstwo districts, eliminating
the Fifth district and dividing its terri
tory between the Fourth and Sixth dis
tricts. Collectors Young and Cooper are
retained in office, and Collector Wheeler
relieved from further service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

FORT VALLEY. GA, Jan. IA newly
born cOlOred infant was found in ditch
IN the suburbs Sunday morning last dead.
Justice Branham, with a jury, held an
inquest. The verdict of the jury was
that the mother of the child was Lou
Peayy. a negro woman living in the
vicinity; but whether the child was still
born or murdered the jury could not
determine
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
WORK AND WORKMEN.
Oliver Bros. s. Phillips Mills at Pitts
burg Resume Operations.

DuTg h6sum6 OpeTaLIODs.
PITTsBURG, Jan. 12.-Oliver Bros. l.
Phillips Southside Mills were running
as usual to-day. The firm have with
drawn the notice of reduction so far as
the engineers, tiremen and ''drag downs"
are concerned, but will reduce the wages
of laborers 21& Per cent.
Seventy-tive coal miners will leave here
this week to work in the saskatchewan
mines, which are situated in the British
Province of AssinibOine, 800 miles west
of Wlnnepeg.
BIRAuNGHAM's S ONLY IDLE MILL TO RE
SUME.
BIRMINGHAM, Jan. l2.-The Birming-
ham rolling mills which shut down Dec. "a
last for repairs, resumed to-day. All the
departments will work single turn as be-
fore. 1t was the only idle iron enterprise
here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

EASTMAN, GA, Jan. 12.-The following
gentlemen were elected here to-day
William Pitt Eastman Mayor, W. w.
Ashourn. John +. Delacy, Z. B. Murrell
and J. ID. Herman Aldermen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
snouId always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
Ierer al once; It produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from PAIN, and
the little cherub awakes as . bright as
button.D It is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
lays all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea. whether arising from teeth
= OF ether causes. IS cents bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
nIacnnIs LiYeIy FIremanic LECTION.

MACON, Jan. 12.-TO-uight the election
of the officers Of the Macon Fire Depart
meHt was held. The election was one of
much excitement. The candidates for
chief were L. NJ. Jones and J. A. Ken
nedy. The result was, Jones 1O5, Kenne-
DIV 120. The other officers are as fol-
lows: For First Assistant, Louis Van
nucki. Second Assistant, G.. III. Smith /;
Secretary, ID. ID. Craig; Treasurer, Z. p.
Strong. EX-Chief Jones says that he will
contest the election and place the matter
before the Council tomorrow night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13

ST.. PAUL, Jan. 12.-The mercury has
fallen II degrees during the past twenty
four hours, and heavy wind is blowing.
The following temperatures are noted: At
Fort Garry, 81 below; Minnedosa, 80 be-
low; Chuappelle, 81 below; st. Vincent,
20 below; Bism arck. u below.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
FLORIDA.

r..- i,,'e Oak has been almost surfeited with
ir rIi,..e75iiie's municipal election Will be held
Mr- Eoutaue. Of Mican0pv. will plant 30
-3 Vi early vegetables this spring.
tG5-pt, +, +. Sanders has purchased the fran
- vi falaf0X wharf, Pensacolf
Laento peach trees and strawberry plants
~, commenced 20 blossom az MicanOpy.
~ Eele iEs.sle were 81 foreign immigrants landed
->'s est during the month Of December.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
The East Tennessee RondhoIders.

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-President G. s.
Coe, of the Exchange Bank, and j. ID.
Nermilye, of the Merchants National
Bank, have been appointed to serve upon
the bondholders committee, of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Company. +. II. Cassitt acts with them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Rnhhers az Perry.

PERRY. GA, Jan. I2.-W. Brunson's
store was entered Saturday night last
while he was away from home, and an
effort was made to enter the County
Treasury safe, but did not succeed: one
OF the parties suspiciOned has made MS
pSeanp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Shot Dead Accidentally.

EATONTON, GA, Jan. 12.-Yesterday
evening, in this county, Nathan Smith,
cOlored, accidentally shot and killed
another negro by the name of Abe Odom
Smith. While playing with his pistol it
was accidentally discharged, the ball en-
tering the left breast and killing him
almost instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
AdeIina Paffi.

the great songstress, says of solon PaE
mer's Perfumes, Toilet Soaps and other
Toilet articles: s1 unhesitatingly pro-
nounce them superior to any l ever
used" Principal Depot, 374 and 376 Pearl
street, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
MOBILE GROCERs CLOSED.

MOBILE, ALA, Jan. 12.-The wholesale
grocery and liquor house of B. Moog,
successor to H. 81 B. Moog. was closed
this morning by the Sheriff upon attach
ments for $4,000. Other attachments
will follow. The liabilities are not known,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
Towpshend,s senatorIal Bee.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 12.-COngress-
man TOwnshend has written to the men,
bers of the Legislature from his district,
asking their support in case he concludes
to seek the nomination for United States
Senator to succeed Gen. Logan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
A Destructive Gale OFF the British


LONDON, Jan. IA severe gale pre-
walls along the whole of the British coast.
Dispatches from points where telegraph
lines have not been prostrated report a
number of vessels wrecked and many
lives lost
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-13
10000 BALES IN DEBT.

Liverpool Cotton Circles Agitated by
the Fall of Large Firm.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 12.-The failure Of
the large firm of Rouse, West & Co., cot
ton brokers, is reported. The amount of
the liabilities on the Cotton Exchange is
10000 bales.