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Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

/ The campaign in Virginia has not at
tracted so much attention as the campaign
in New York, because no effort has been
made there, as there has been in New
York, TO create the impression that the
defeat or the Democratic party would be
construed as an indication Of popular
dissatisfaction with the course the PTesi-
dent has pursued with regard TO civil
service.
Both parties in Virginia, however, have
put forth their utmost strength. and each
claims that il will be victorious. At the
last election IL was thought that Mahone's
power was broken, and that he would
never again be able TO effect a reorganiza-
ton of his beaten and disheartened forces.
There were also evidences OF dissatisfac-
tion within MS ranks, and more than one
OF his lieutenants openly rebelled against
mis- authority.
BE succeeded, however, In getting his
forces into fighting trim again, and is
making very strong effort 70 regain his
hold upon the State. His hope Is in get
ting out fun negro vote. The negroes
are not as enthusiastic for the success Of
the Republican party rs they were a few
wears ago, but there is no reason for think
ing that any considerable number Of them
will vote the Democratic ticket. A great
many Of them may fail to vote, but they
are not yet prepared TO abandon the party
they have acted with so long.
The number Of negro voters is between
$4,000 and 10000. while the number Of
the white voters is between 10000 and
2l5,G0o. There is quite large white Re-
publican vote-large enough, in fact, to
make the contest very close ifthe negroes
do as well as Malone expects them to do.
The indifference which the negroes are
showing, however. alarms Malone, ana
that is why he has called on Sherman.
Logan, Foraker and other prominent Re-
publican leaders to come to his aid. He
hopes that the presence Of these men Of
national reputation viii induce the ne
groes to go to the polls, and that is all
that he wants. He is pretty well satisfied
that they will vote the Republican ticket
if he can get them to the ballot-box.
In Virginia, as everywhere else in the
South, the negro shows increasing indf-
ference to politics. Few would
vote at all if they were not urged
or paid. They are unable to see that
the ballot helps them, and there
fore theEdon't care to take the trouble to
vote. The white vote in Virginia is GER
tain to be very large. Gen. Lee has sue
eeeded in arousing a feeling of enthu-
siasm among the people such as has not
been witnessed in the state for years. He
has made a splendid canvass, and the out
look al present is that he will be elected
by handsome majority.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
Brides at the Capital.

IRON the 81. LOUIS GtO66- DefaOcTdt.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l5.-"Our wedding jour
neys,' said an old clerk as he ran his finger
down the register Of leading Wa hington
hotel the other night. We've got six bri al
couples IN the house tonight. Yet the num-
Der is little unusual. but pa ri-k silk nat
on the proposition tnat you'n hnd not less
than fifteen pairs Of newly mar led people in
the Washington hotels this evening. 1ou see,
il is getting to be more and more the proper
thing to bring brides to the capital. The high
toned FOLKS who go the grand rounds after
marriage always include week or so here
whlle those who have got TO count the da
and the dollar IN their honeymoon put down
Washington first. Niagara used TO nave the
cali on us. but When l dropped in there this
summer on my vacation J found by compar-
ing notes thaG we could discount them on the
bridal patronage. l don't know why it Is,
only the fashion seems TO have set in this way
II is nice business for us. People just ~ ated
don't make trouble IN a hotel. Then, w ash
ington' when Congress is not in session. Is
quiet place, you know, and that, the papers
say- Is what the young things should seek.
Ihere Is enough here 10 see to interest them
ana we are getting used to dealing with
this class OF custom that we've quit staring at
EN-, ana just leave 'em to them selves"
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
Rutler,A Prank.

From the Washington Republican,.
Benjamin f. Butler. when youth, was as
great a mad cap as ever entered the halls of
college. in all jokes, adventures and esca-
pades he was the acknowledged ringleader.
On one occasion when a lecture was to be de-
livered in the chapel of the univers t. in
which he was a student, "the BOYS" deter
mined to have some fun, and as it was to be
entirely original, the management of the
affair was turned over to young Butler. 1t
was known that the prettlest girls in town
were to be present. Accordingly on the after
noon of the evening in question Butler in
sructed each of his companions to catch all
the swallows possible, and to hold them in
readiness for the night This was done. and
she boys assembled with one or more of the
birds concealed about his person.
On entering the hall the young collegians
separated and took seats in different portions
of the room, each keeping an eye on the ruling
spirit Of the hour. When the lecture was
about one-thlrd finished the signal was gwen
and the imprisoned birds were released
Every swallow made straight for light. and
at the same instant the ga was eXtingulshed
and the cry raised of ''batsr' The ladies and
children screamed, the boys cried "fre!" and
the greatest amount of suppositiOus kissing
took place among the students. When the
lights were relit much of the male element Of
the audience had disappeared, and it was
deemed unnecessary to ask any questions.
Everybody soon knew that it was one of the
pranks Of wild Ben Butler.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
IsLife Worth Living2

From the Detroit Free Press.
Is life worth living? Ask the lad
BarefOoted, homeless, starved, li-clad,
And hear the answer you will get,
My dorg an me has fun-yOu bet.'
Is life worth living? Ask the wretch
Upon the gallows doomed to stretch
The hangman's rope. and heed his cry,
at is 1t is! Don't let me diep'
Is life worth living? Ask the tramp
whose homes the gutter, cold and damp,
And hear him tell You w tn jerk,
1T Is, old pard, for / don't work"
Is life worth living? Ask the dude
W hom old Dame Nature somewhat speweC
And see him such his cane and say,
'Aw-weaily-lif is--aw-quite gay"
Is life worth living? Ask the fool,
The gigRling maiden fresh from school,
The toiler, invalid, the slave:
o! life. sweet life they ever crave.
Is life worth living? Ask the wise
Philosopher who vainly tries
To solve the mystery about
The matter and-remains in doubt.
Is life worth living? Ask the great,
The milliOnalres, the kings in state,
And note their looks of utter woe
AS in despair they shrek: mo! no!n
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
the Be,0 York Tribune.


AT great dinner in London Gen. Barnard.
of the army, who was in London on mission
OF some kind for the government in 1871, was
called on for speech, or story, or a song.
He arose with his usual dignity, ami the
most unbounded applause, and spoke sub
stantlally as follows: "Gentlemen, I cannot
sing song tell story or pay a sixpence, but
Will relate Tor your Information and amuse-
ment an incident in my professional life. In
the early part OF our civil war in America !
was chief OF engineers on the stan Of Mai,
Gen. George b. Mcclellan, commanding the
Army Of the Potomac, with hpadGuariers II
that lime in the city OF Washington. n was
dec dcd a. a council Of war held at head
quarters TO fortify Washington. Plans OF the
forest and the lines Of the Notifications were
accordingly prepared ana the works were
constructed IN due time, and when completed
the General invited President Lincoln ana his
Cabinet to a review OF the troops, and an in
speciion Of the forts ana lines Of fortincation.
On the day appointed the inspection COM
menced at Arlington, 30 the fouthwest Of
Washington, and IN front of the enemy. We
followed the line OF the works sOuiherlv, and
recrossed the Potomac TO the easterly side Of
the river, and continued along the line east
erly Of Washington and into the heaviest OF
al the fort fcatiOns on the northery side OF
Washington. When we reached this point
the President asked Gen. Mcclellan to eN-
plain the necessity Of so strong a fertilization
between Washington and the North.
"Gen. Mcclellan replied; why, Mr.. Presi-
dent, according to military science it Is our
duty 10 guard against every possible or sup
possible contingency that may arise. For ex-
ample, II under any circumstances, howe yer
tortuitOus, the enemy, by any chance or
freak, should, in a last resort, get in behind
Washington, In his Efforts TO capture the city,
why, there the fort Is to defend it,
"Nes, that's 40, General. said the Presi-
dent; the precaution Is doubtless a wise one.
and I'm z al TO get 10 clear an explanation,
for 10 reminds me Of an interesting question
once discussed for several weeks in our w.
ceum or moot court At springfield, ILL.,, soon
after began reading law
"'Ah9 says Gen. Mcclellan, "what cues.
tion WIS that. Mr.. President
THE question: Mr.. Lincoln replied was.
why does man have breasts9"' and he added
that alter many evenings debate the ques-
ton was submitted 10 the presiding Judge,
comstancea. however fortuitous, or by any
chance or fresk, no m after ~ what nature or
by what cauee, man should have n baby
there would be the breasts % nurse it.in
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
What the Dime was For


Col. Mcbride Sumpter. of Austin, while in
New York, dropped into a fashionable res
taurant, and, having surprised his stomach
with a small repast, asked the waiter what
vas the damage. On being told. Col. Sump-
ter handed out u IS bill. but on receiving back
his change he made the ghastly discovery
that there was a nime missing. He demanded
Frenchman. "Ze dime is for my douceur.' -
Il didn't order any. and won't pay for it"
retorted Sumpter. ~ mean, sore. ze dime is
for my pour bore" ITS for your poor boy,
Is it, That's a different thing. | didn't know
you had sickness in your family. Here's a
quarter for him, poor feller." And, with the
consciousness Of having relieved the suffer
lngs OF the sick and afflicted, Col. Sumpter
put his hat on the side Of his head AID saun-
tered out OF the hOstelry.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
PERSONAL.

srEAEER CARLISLE In counsel in alaw case
at Frankfort. KY, over a $4,000 thoroughbred
belle.
THE APPOINTMENT OF Gen, Clusters widow
TO the pension agency al Detroit Is being urged
by number of Michigan papers.
KING OSCAR II. OF Sweden is engaged upon
an extensive historical work, embracing the
historical events in Europe from 1864 to ls72.
The Duke OF Argyll is TO lecture in Dundee
on Nov. u unon singular sabject-the con-
ueeton between the scenery Of Scotland and
ITS geology.
AT the closing exercises Of the 81. Louis ex-
pos tion Director Z. :. Gilmore was presented
with s 900 baton. Appropriate speeches
were made.
PEoF.. noMEE b. sPEAGUE, late. Of the girls
nigh school Of Boston, has been inaugurated
president OF Mills college, the California insti-
tuition for women.
sIGNoR SALvGNI was the guest in New York
OF The Saturday night club. A noteworthy
anecdote Is told Of salvini, by the way.
Speaking OF the character OF "Coriolanus" he
said recently: ~ can hardly believe that
Shakespeare did not know me when he wrote
THE BELGiASs lead the way IA The matter
OF humanity to con ficts. Eugene T'kint, the
hero Of the great Bank OF Belgium robberies
has been authorized 20 let his hair and teard
grow az a preparation for resuning his posi-
ton iu eXtra-mural society three months
hence.
MISS JESSIE scHLEY, niece OF Gen. Brad
ley johnson. has stabiehed in ST. Paul, Mimi.
on the plan adopted by Miss Leggett. in New
York. "Working Girls Home.n which has
received the distinction OF a complimentary
notice in n communication recently laid be-
fore the National Bureau Of Labor Statistics
GEN. SHERMAN has written to a friend tina.
ne regrets having removed 20 81. Louis, anI
that he often wishes himself back IN WASH
ington. The General is character, not a
grim, tacituru hero. war worn and sedate or
a prim martinez, all fuss and feathers. but a
bovish old cnap, who not only loves TO lest
with the girls, but who, n he can only got
10 IN his glory.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
INDEX TO New ADVERTISEMENTS.

AUCTION sAGF-A Snug Place Near the City
On white Bluf Road bv e. II. DOrsett.
STEAMSHIP SCHEpULE-Ballmore Line.
WANrs-A Neatly Furnished Room Woman
20 Coos and Wash; situation IN the Lumber
Business; Position as Salesman; Twenty
Iathers for Florids; a Good Cook; Assistant
Bookkeerer snd Cashier; Lady Teacher; POSI-
tion rs Housekeeper.
For RKNT-Three- story brick house; three
nice rooms: six-room two-story house; a fine
dwelling: Furnished Room.
CotTS ANp PANTs-At Gazan's.
Iss0IUTIoN-Ward x Dssher.
NOTICE T. \. Ward.
FOUNDRY. MACHINE AND BOILER WORKS
Geo r. Lombard & Co, Augusta, Ga.
INPORrANr-READi- i-Chas. Logan s Co.
HArLISG-By Carsten's Express.
THE DIAMOND DYrs-O. Butler.
y25 REwARD-For Large Gray Horse.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

The report of the committee appointed
a few weeks ago to examine the river be-
low the city for the purpose Of discover
ing what improvement there has been
made in the depth Of water is very en-
couraging. The report shows that the
money that the government has spent on
the river has not been thrown away.
Very large vessels can now come to the
wharyes In Savannah and take out full
oargoes without fear Of getting aground.
There is no doubt that the river can be so
deepened that il will easily accommodate
vessels having draft OF % feet, and per-
haps more, and that this can be done
without the expenditure OF very large
amount OF money. What is needed is ap-
propriations sufficiently large to admit OF
a vigorous prosecution Of the works for
the improvement OF the river. and with
proper effort thcre is not much doubt that
such appropriations can he obtained.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

To the Readers ofthc Morning News.
Complaint is occasionally made by city sub
scrihers ot irregular or late delivery Of the
NORNISG News The city delivery except
such subscriptions mat were paid IN advance
or or before Oct. a. is now in the hands OF
newsdealers, carr iers and newsboys, who
serve the paper 20 subscribers on their own
account. The PROPRIETOR, however. will be
glad 70 be informed oi any irregularities. 70
that they can be corrected. There ls no rea-
son f3r the McRNING NEws not being deliy-
cred promptly 20 its readers.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t is to be hoped that no attempt will
be made TO renew the anti Chinese war in
Georgia. AS long as the Cinnamon obey
the law aud attend to their own business
they should have the protection of every
good citizen. and especially OF officials.
This country may have TO humiliate itself
and pay good round sum on account Of
the recent outrages committed on the
Chinese out West
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

The New York Telegraph is not a dyed
in-the-wool Republican sheet, but it is in
dependent and acrobatic enough to make
pretty good straddle. 1t thinks the pro-
tective policy demands the election Of the
Republican State ticket. but that the in
terests Of honest government requires the
election OF the city ticket OF the County
Democracy. II seems that tho protective
policy is not entirely in accord with hon
est government.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
CURRENT COMMENT.


From fto Nllc York World lDsn.)
1t was the last week Of the campaign in
New York that did the business for Blame
last year. Foraker has started the tide
strongly against Davenport, and Logan Will
swell the torrent y "Belshazzar's east"
would add picturesqueness 10 the closing
hours, but we can dispense with that and Bur
chard too.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
A Hannv Comhinafion.

Postmaster Price, at Berlin, ILL.,, is a
very shrewd sort OF a person. He has
got matters so fixed that he stands a
pretty good chance for enjoying the in4
come from the post Office Of mis- town
during his life. He is Republican and
an offensive partisan. He is one of the
hOwlers, and makes himself heard when
ever there is a campaign going on.
Postmaster Prices wife is Democrat.
She has always been a Demoerat, and
her father was a Democrat. Postmaster
Price has got to go. His term of
Office viii expire in few days, and he
has not the least chance of being re-
appointed.
That fact, however, doesn't trouble
MIN. His wife has received assurances
that as quickly as her husband is out of
the way she will be appointed to fill the
vacancy. She knows how to run the
office. In fact, she has done about all the
business connected with the office for
several years.
This is very nice arrangement, and
| ought to be satisfactory TO Price and his
wife. What ought they to care which one
of them is the real head Of the Berlin post
office so long as the income remains in
l'the family; If the Democratic party
should happen to go out Of power it is
probable that Price would at once become
an applicant to succeed his wife. They
are prepared to meet the demands of any
party, unless the Mugwumps should get
the upper hand. In that event there may
| be a young Price who can fiji the bill.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

What Is now needed by railroad men is
a car-e9upling that is neither too weak
nor too strong. The dragging OF a sleep
ing car a quarter OF a mile in a ditch be-
side the track in Manitoba the other day
shows that at least one Of the present
snap inventions holds on too well at the
wrong time.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30
One nfartyr Too Many.

From rhe Boston Post DEM.
Mr.. Roach and Mr. Roach's men suffer from
dishonest Affiliations and arraneements. the
Republican parry ', try ing to paint his rascal
ltles 10 resem bic virtues. Whea II can MAKE
the public believe lu ne saintship of Robeson
ana Chandler. Il may 1ucceed IN this; but at
present there seems TO be one martyr too many
on its hands
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

From the Richmond Dispatch lDeo')
Seven hundred snd fifty eight thousand
suppressed Democratc white votes in only
two States ia the North will Offset all the ne
gro votes "supprcs-rd' IN the same way in
; 1Uth Carolina. ida, Louisiana, Georgia,
~ lsslssippi, and Arkansas. What would For
aker say II he should ne confronted with that
tact, or with the fact that every Rhode Island
Republican has forty zines as much influence
IN The United ate- Snate as a New YORK
democrat, and ten times as much as Nlr-
gtnia Democrat
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t is possible that King Milan will yet
be placed under bonds to keep the peace,
but the powers appear to be as slow
about Issuing and serving the warrant as
a common Georgia Justices court.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

Ex-senator Conkling now refuses to
talk to newspaper reporters, and says he
doesn't see why they won't let him alone
Perhaps they would do y if he would not
make himself so picturesquely interest
ing every once in while.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

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Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

The New York Republicans are said to
be very nervous from fear that Rev. DR..
Burchard viii put word or two into the
canvass to help along the grand old party.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

There IS some room TO doubt whether
the United States forces in Arizona have
driven the hostile Apaches into Mexico,
or whether the Indians have only gone to
a milder climate to spend the winter.
Geromino's brilliant exploit in Arizona a
few weeks ago is pretty good sign that
the troops have not been worrying his fol-
lowers yerv much.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t is said that the hot water cure is more
been noticed that married people who
keep each other in hot water are proverb-
tally long lived.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t will probably not be many years be-
fore the United States will have as good
heavy guns as any other country in the
world. That she Is AS helpless as she is,
is chargeabie to Republican improvidence.
waste, and dishonesty. The government
has spent almost enough money in cor
rupt jobs during the past 20 years to have
made the United states second TO no
country in the world in the matter Of
military and naval ordnance.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

Theodore Roosevelt, the hashy New York
Republican reformer, who made some
reputation rs bear hunter in the West
last year, keeps a pack OF hounds at bis
country scat near oyster Bay, Long Is.
land. While riding wildly in chase OF an
anise seed bag The other day he got a fall,
and Tuesday be appeared at the Republl.
can headquarters in New York with
his arm IN splints and his face
about half covered with plssters. As
Judge Foraker was not present probably
no attempt was made 10 get him to pose
as the victim OF a Democratic outrage.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

Since Lieut.. Green, the officer OF ma
rines who at Harper's Ferry captured old
John Brown, after knocking him over the
head until be put down bis gun, has been
appointed 10 a small Federal office in
Idaho, Uncle Joseph Medll Is disposed to
doubt whether the soul of the Ossawata-
mie outlaw yet "goes a marching on "
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t seems to be the impression in Macon
that Col. l.. NJ. Lamar, Of Pulaski county.
will succeed Col. Wade as United states
Marshal for the Southern district OF Geor-
gia. Col. Lamar il au able, accomplished
and genial gentleman, and one Of the BRAY
est and most ohivalrous sons OF Georgia.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

1t may be that there is some foundation
to the story that Gen. Grant thought
that he saved the country from civil war
during the reconstruction period. c. c.
McCabe, Methodist clergyman of Massa-
chusetts, in letter to the Boston Herald.
says that during the time that Grant per.
sisted in holding on to the war office, and
refused 10 leave II for two or three weeks,
Bishop Simpson called on him. AS the
bishop arose to 20 Grant went before him
aud locked the door, saying: "Bishop, |
regard this republic as in more danger
now than at any time during the war.
feel the need OF divine help; l want you
to pray with me-" and the preacher and
the soldier kneeled together in prayer to
Almighty God for help in the hour OF dan
ger. This is a rather interesting picture
that Mr.. McCabe presents to the public,
aud it Is little more dramatic than Mr.
Chauncey Depew's story. Evidently the
stories respecting Gen. Grant have not all
been told yet. There must be- an end 70
them, however, sometime.
Savannah morning news., 1885-10-30

II is said that Gen. Logan has changed
the title Of his alleged history to Urea
sons Pathway TO the Rebellion" II Is to
be feared that in his lurid efforts 20 make
the South odious, the General will only
succeed in making himself ridiculous.