Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-14
TROUBLE FEARED IN THE HOOKING
VALLEY,
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Important Measures Which Busted the
Craniums of the LegfsIators

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Jan. 13.-In the
Senate to-day several bills passed their
second reading. The morning was spent
in discussing bills and resolutions of minor
Importance.
The bill relating to the proving of wills in
County Courts was indefinitely postponed
The bill providing for the appointment of
administrators was ordered printed.
A snort executive session was held and sew
eral county officials were confirmed.
The Governor has not succeeded in compIet-
ing his Cabinet, but it is Thought that two
appointments will be made Tomorrow,
The most important bills introduced in the
Assembly were by Mr. owens, to incOrDOrate
the presbyterIes of Florida; by Mr. Robinson
to incorporate the Chattaho ichee and Ala
bama Railway Company; by MIR. Adams. TO
regulate the sale OF beef where no inspector
resides, and by MIR. Middleton, to aid in the
celebrating of the first settlement in Florida
The bill liking legal rate of interest in the
state excited lengthy discussion, and went
over under the rules.
MEMBERS OF GOV. PERRY'S CABINET
Gen. w. d. Barnes. COMPTROLLER. has long
been one of the most prominent men in he
state. lie is native of North Carolina and a
graduate OF that renowned institut on of
learning, chapel Hill. In his early manhood
ne removed to jackson county. Fla where he
has since resided. In 1868, when there was no
hope of success, he, as the candidate of the
Democracy for Congress, canvassed the State
uhucI many uAIHCuIIleS. as there few
railroads IN the State then, and the greater
portion OF the State Waa very sparselv settled
Although defeated by a small majority he
cause OF the political disabilities of large
NUMBER OF the best OF our citizens and the dis
graceful corruption OF the CARPET bag officials
who polluted the sauctity of the balIOt-bOx
and practlced all manner of fraud To retain
thelr places, his canvass was characterized by
the hlgh moral plane on which it was con-
Quoted. Suffice it to say he ran far ahead of
MS Ticket ana mas since been one of the most
popular ana highly honOred men in the State.
Whlle representing his county in the State
senate he was elected President of that bodv
ana made wise and just presiding officer
Having been appointed Comptroller four
geaTs ego DY Gov Bloxham he proved to be
the best manager of the State finances that
has ever filled the Office, and in recognition Of
his ability and fitness Gov. Perry has retained
nj N at tne mead OF the most important branch
OF the State government.
Hon. A. j. Russell, Superintendent of Pub
llc INSTRUCTION, came to this State some wears
ago from Virginia for the benefit Of his health
which was so much improved by the delight
full climate here, he determined to make his
nome In Jacksonville and at once became
Identified with all elements of progress and
advancement in the State. He took special
interest In the education of the masses. and to
him Is largely due the great Improvement in
our school system. AS an orator he has few
equals, and as he filed the place for a short
time under the former administration he is
peculiarly qualified for this high Office
Col. Lang, Adjutant General, was on Gov
Perry's STAFF during the late war and dlstin-
gulshed himself in the army of Virginia.
william Z. Brown, spoken of as Commission
er of Lands and Immigration, is at present
Clerk OF the Circuit Court at Tampa, Fla
and Is said to be a gentleman of superior
business ness qualifications, and thoroughly ac-
Hon. H. A. LEngle, State Treasurer. is
from Jacksonville, and although quite a
young man, has made an enViable reputation
as tinancer and business man. Those in a
nOaltI0n EnnVU ha 10 Io1
urer. The new Secretary of State has not
yet been appointed, but it is thought that
Hon. John A. Henderson, of Tallahassee
Will accept the place. Col. Henderson is one
OF the best lawyers in the State. He thor
oughiy understands the workings Of the sew
eral departments.
MONEY FOR NEW ORLEANS,
The Legislature seems inclined to make an
Appropriation for procuring a State exhibit
at the New Orleans Worlds Fair, but it is not
known what will really be done. Several
bills relating to the calling of a constitutional
convention nave been introduced, referred to
proper committees and ordered printed. The
Senate so far has accomplished much more
work than the House, and shows disposition
to adjourn at an early day, but as it can do
nothing without the concurrence of the
House the probabilities are that the session
VIII be of the usual length. The little oppo-
sitiOn to Senator Call which appeared at one
time has disappeared, and that gentleman
will probably be unanimously renOminated in
weather is delightful now and many visitors
arrive daily, most Of whom will remain dur
ing the winter
THE NEWS AT JACKSONVILLE.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. .13.-Citizens here
rejoice over the return of Mr.. Can to the
United States Senate.
The steamer Alice Clark arrived here from
Savannah to-day, and will run on the indie
pendent fast line to Sanford.
The frost signal was hOisted this morning.
Ine weather was very mild and doors and
windows are open.
The transportation alliance organized re-
Gently at Augusta, Ca, composed Of railroads
OF Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and
lines OF steamships from New York. Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, have appointed
an agent in this city.
The DeBary-Baya and Peoples line steam
ers have resumed their former rates of pas
sage.
The Cleveland Hose Company has been or
| ganiZed here.
Several delegates have gone to Tallahassee
to attend the Grand Division of Sons of Tenn
perance Convention.
1t is expected that the Florida Press Asso-
citation will visit New Orleans in a body,
probably on Feb. "A.
Bay street is now brilliantly lighted by
electricitV