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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
The Bells Across the SNOW.

o Christmas, merry Christmas
Is it really come again,
With its memories and greetings,
With its joy and with its pain
There's minor in the carol,
And a shadow in the light,
And spray of cypress twining
With the holly wreath tonight;
And the hush is never broken
BY laughter light and low,
AS we listen in the starlight
To the "bells across the snow
o Christmas, merry Christmas
"His not so very long
Since other voices blended
In the carol and the song;
If we could but hear them singing
AS they are singing now,
If we could but seeing the shining
Of the crown on each dear brow,
There would be no sigh to smother,
Nor hidden tear to flow,
AS we listen in the starlight
To the bells across the snow"
o Christmas, merry Christmas
This it nevermore can be;
We cannot bring again the days
OF our unshadowed glec.
But Christmas, happy Christmas
Sweet herald OF good will,
With holy songs of glory,
Brings holy gladness still.
For peace and hope may brighten,
And patient love may glow,
As we listen in the starlight
To the "bells across the snow"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-12-23
Christmas Morning.

peace upon earth" was the anthem
That was sung in the twilight gray,
So long ago, in Bethlehem,
At the dawn of Christmas day;
Sung in the early morning
At the birth of the Prince of Peace,
A song that was born with Jesus,
A song that will never cease.
Goodwill toward men" is the chorus
1t rings in the morning skies,
And the star shines over the manger,
To mark where the Saviour lies,
Shining the wide world over,
With radiance bright and clear,
And the angels are singing their anthems
To welcome the Christmas year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Mr.. Lincoln and the Reporter.
From the W1Sbin0too Past

The only war Governors left alive are: Cur
tin, Pennsylvania; Blrkwood, Iowa; Ramsey,
Minnesota; Sprague, Rhode Island; Gregory
Smith, Vermont; stanford and Low. Caifor-
MIA; and Berry. New Hampshire. I met some
fifteen of these worthless once, all together,
under peculiar circumstances. 1t was in 1888,
and was reporting events in w Washington for
New York paper. Mr.. Lincoln invited the
Governors of the Northern States to meet
him. Most of them came. That morning
Governor Buckingham said to me: why
don't you come up to the White House with
ue? I'm sure there'll be no objection"
| went up and asked Mr.. Lincoln. mo"
he SAID cheerIly, "come right along. haven't
thing to say that | want kept from the pub
llc." SO went up With Buckingham, and
sat with the assembly in the state dining
room.
But felt alittle out of place, 80. not to be
disguised. pulled out my note book and be-
gan to write. "Are we all Governors?" asked
Gov. Morton. rising, and looking somewhat
severely at me.
81 am not a Governor" said, "but a re-
porter"
well. don't know about this" said the
IndlanIan, and rose TO go. 81 am RESPONSE
BILE" said Gov. Buckingham, che came with
me-"
To relieve them and myself from
the embarrassment, | was hurrying
away, when Mr.. Lincoln said: "Wait a
minute, young man" And then he
stated that I had applied to him in the
morning as to the ACCESSIBILITY of being pres
ent. and he had given his consent. "For |
don't intend to say anything to-day that is
secret in any sense" he added, land thought
we might just as well take the people into our
confidence. However, it is tor you gentle
men to say"
The position had become intOlerable to me
and bolted. l never knew what further was
said about it, but Gov. Buckingham gave me
report that night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
What His Friends Think of Him.

Mr.. Randall gets only kicks from his
own party for introducing his tariff bill,
and ne gets no words of comfort from
the Republicans, his late allies in the
fight against the Morrison bill.
Mr.. Randall expected, perhaps, that if
the Republican press had no words of
commentator for him and his bill. it
would at least treat him with dignited
silence. The New York Tribune has this
to say about him and mis- alleged scheme
to reduce the tariff:
"Mr. Morrison affirms that Mr. Ran
dalPs tariff bill would not reduce the
revenue from customs duties, but would
in fact increase that part of the revenue
while cutting down the receipts from in
ternal taxes. The Treasury reports, on
the contrary, that Mr.. RandalPs bill
would reduce the receipts from customs
ABOUT So, 000. 900. 1t this case Mr.. Morri-
son IL probably about right, Mr.. Randalps
bill was not intended to diminish the rev.
enue, and the reduction of rates therein
proposed in some cases would undoubI-
edly increase the amount of duties paid,
While the advance in rates of duty in other
cases would diminish importatons and
receipts alike. The fact is that Mr.. Ran
dali was not so much engaged in reform
ing Lhe taTlH as In reforming MS own po-
litical position"
The Tribune knows Mr.. Randall pretty
we'll, and it, perhaps, does him no in
justice when it says that his tariff bill is
not intended to reform the tariff but to aid
him in reforming his own political posi-
ton. The way the Democratic press
handled Mr.. Randall for joining the Re-
publicans to prevent even a considera-
ton OF the Morrison bill alarmed him.
He saw that his right to remain leader
of the Democratic party was being gravely
questioned, and he hoped to check the
tide of Democratic sentiment that was
running so strongly against him. 1t is
! evident, however, that he deceived no one
with his tariff bill. 1t does not reform the
tariff, and does not reinstate him in the
good VIII of his party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Americans in England.

Two very distinguished Americans are
now in England enjoying a recprocation
OF the attentions that the people of this
country have had frequent opportunities
of late to Destow on distinguished English
men. The venerable DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes has been in England some weeks,
and has been entertained and highly hon
ored by the most eminent men of letters
and persons of affairs in that country.
Rev. henry Ward Beecher only recently
arrived at Liverpool, and his first public
appearance was at the great home rule
meeting in that city. Mr.. Beecher can
hardly expect as cordial a reception in
ecclesiastical circles in England as has
been accorded to DIR. Holmes in literary
circles. Beng well-known sympa-
tbiser with the Irish cause, and being a
minister not in accord with the estab-
lished church, the Plymouth pastor Will
! be considered as much Mugwump there
as he is in this country, and his social
status will, doubtless. be affected by his
political and religious views to much
greater extent than 1t is in America.
Mr.. Beecner, however, will not fail to
oe NSi PiOuinV"' hSuiS uulins nls 5O-
Journ in England. There are those who
will delight to do him honor, and it can
not be doubted that his proposed lectures
will command the attention of thousands
OF the progressive middle classes, and of
many of the more thoughtful OF the arts
tocracy. Mr.. Beecher is too great and too
independent a thinker, and too good
| talker To be ignored anywhere in the Eng
lish speaking world. He is probably the
| best advertised preacher America has
ever produced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
INDEE PONEF ADVERTISEMENTS.

MRErINes Catholic Library Association;
Oglethorpe Light Infantry; Republican Blues
Democratic Executive Committee.
SPECIAL NOTICE &C., To CITY Court Jurors
Melons. j. A. II Umhach.
AMUsEMENTs-The Fords in Married Life
at Theatre.
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB Ninth Annual
Crusie.
PIoNIos--By St. John the Baptist T. A and
b. Society: Georgia Lodge No. 2'5, b. OF l..
f.: Mystic Social Club.
CITY AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY - Schedule
for Montgomery.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS 49, Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Photography; Lost; Personal; Mis-
celGneous.
MEDIcAL-Dr. Montague l.. Boyd; DIR. j. f.
Blanc.
HoTEI-The Central Park Madison, Fla. !;
Boarding. Mrs /. Edwards. BrooIyn, \.
REsIDENCE FOR SALE-At Isle of Hope, T.
II. Thomson.
SPECIAL BARGAGNs-B. F. McKcnna & Co.
MELLIN's FooD-Dol Der, GooCae y Co.,
Bo-t
JEwELRY. ETC.-M. Sternbcrg.
BANK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bank of the
State Of Georgia.
THE COOLEST STORE-At Ecksteins.
REDUCTION SALE-A. Il. Altmayer & Co.
AUCTION SALE-Housc and Lot by l. d. La
Roche's Sons.
PLANTATIONS FOR sALE-C. II. Dorsett.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
PERSONAL.

MIR. ZALDIyAR, once President of Salvador,
now an exile. goes TO san Francisco to live.
SHEFFIELD PHELPS. a son of William Wal
ter Phelps, was among the Yale graduates
this year.
NJ. CHAssIN and other Frenchman are
causing to be built palace and museum of
the French Revolution "
WILLIAM BLACK actually has written a
sporting novel, the chief scenes of which are
laid in London and Brighton.
MRS. PUTNAM is to JOIN her brother, James
Russell Lowell, in England, sailing on her
sixteenth transatlantic trip July 8.
ASSISTANT Secretary of state Hunter the
olGest iDhabltant OF the Washington depart
meuts, is again growing weaker, and IL is
thought his death Is only question of days.
GEN. ID. II. CHAMBERLAIN has offered 81 600
10 the corporation Of Yale College, the income
TO be used as prize TO that member of the
freshman class who sHall pass the best enc
trance examination IN Greek.
REPRESENTATIVE PHELPs, of New jersey
has gone TO Europe. The object of his visit
is 10 escort Mrs. Phelps. who has been or
dered TO Carlsbad for her health. Mr.. Phelps
will return early in 'ptember In time to
take part in the political campaign OF next
autumn.
MRS. CLEVELAND gave Joy to her ''other
mother Wells College. lew days ago by
sending thither from The White House nose
gay winch the girls OF the graduating class
shifted in ecstacy. Less perishablc than the
bouquet was gift Of silver vinaigrette in a
case of golden plush sent by Mrs. Cleveland to
one of her personal friends IN the class.
"CAN you tell US" said one OF three old
ladies in "A W ashington street car "a 1t passed
the Interior Department., whether Secretary
Lamar has mis- Office in that buildiugY"
MADAM" aidSecretary Lamar himself, who
sat directly opposite them, II think.h he has"
But he did not follow them out OF the car
For The time being he preferred to go on to
the capitol,
NJ. ARAGo, statesman as well as scientist.
does not sit high IN farisian esteem; vet the
City Council the other day voted 3,000f. that
he might be honoreq with statue. There
who, opposing the grant, moved thai the mon
umcnt should bear the following insc ri ptiop
This statue Is erected TO the savsnt. the po-
litical man only deserving tho curse 81 the
people OF Paris, whom he slsughtereG in lslS!n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Trying to RuIldoze the Democrats.

Trying to Rulldoze the Democrats.
One of the most persistent, unreason-
able and unfair opponents of the river and
harbcr bill is the New York Sun. In a
late issue 1t says: when the Republi-
cans regalned control of the House they
celebrated their success by putting
through river and harbOr bill OF $685.
SO, and we're thereupon driven out OF
power again by the people, VIGOROUSLY,
cOnspicuously, ANONYMOUSLY.
Are the Democrats IN the present
House likely 10 forget this fact, now that
they are called or to consent to a job
larger by million dollars than that
which upset the Republican majority in
the Forty-seyenth Congress? They had
better not forget it,"
The sun is persistent because it is con-
stantly calling attention to the river and
harbOr bill, and uttering threats caIcu-
lated to 80 scare New York and New Jer.
sey Congressman they Will not vote for it.
1t is unreasonable, because while it has
not word to say about the comparatively
small river and harbOr bills of 1881 and
1882, it neglects 10 saw that the pending
bill is for two years. The two bills for the
two years OF 1881 and 1892 amounted to
more than $20,000,0 600, while the pending
bin for 1885 and 1886 is only little over
$lS,000.0O0. Ii a 100000 bill lad been
passed last year, and another bill for the
same amount this year, no criticism of
river and harbor appropriations would,
perhaps, have been heard. Why, then,
should there be such an cutlery against
the pending bill, which carries apprOpria-
TONS for two years at the rate of SIS, 900, 900
year?
The Sun is unjust, because it neglects
to say that One-eighteenth OF the amount
OF the whole bill is for the improvement
Of the bar at the entrance TO New York
harbor.
Ii has often been charged that the rail-
roads, which are the enemies of water
ways, inspire the opposition OF the New
York press to the river and harbor bill.
Perhaps there is no foundation for this
charge, but there can hardly be room to
doubt that as the tendency of the rail-
roads is to carry the bulk of the produc-
tiOns Of the country to New YORK, the
New York papers are ready to aid them
in whatever way they can. The more
the water ways are improved the greater
is the percentage OF the surplus produc-
tons of the country which reach the sea-
board at other points than New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Sustaining Democratic Principles.

from the Boston GLOb5 (Dent).
In all essentials he has shaped his admins
tration in accordance with Democratic prIn-
ciples ana the platform on which he was
elected. On some minor matters, notably in
the matter OF appointments, he has incurred
some local criticism. That is no reason for
refusing to sustain his general policy, and we
are glad to see That Democrats everywhere
take this view of the situation. The Republi-
with Mr.. Haves' use of the appointing
power, nor with Mr.. Garields or Mr..
Arthur's, for that matter. But Republican
conventions never allowed that fact to stand
IN the way of indorslng the general policy OF
their administrations. The error which so
many people fall INTO in connection with this
subject IS in regarding the filing of the offices
as matter of vital principle and fir.t-class
importance, as to which Presidents must
please their parties or fail to receive their
support. This has never been the rule OF
American politics. The offices are miuOr
matters OF local interest, not major Issues OF
national concerna
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

A Munich letter says: King Ludwig,
lying in state, looked liked wax statue,
and his hair and beard appeared lighter
than in his portraits. He was dressed in
a black velvet dress, with the Order of
st. Hubert, the chief order of Bavaria, on
sort Of Charles Ii. costume, with black
silk stockings, flowing, open, wide sleeves
lined with white silk and lace rutlles at the
wrist and neck, around which latter was
the gold chain Of a Grand Master. His
left hand was holding a sheathed sword
OF antique shape, his right hand folded
over his breast add holding a bunch of
white flowers picked in her garden by the
Empress Of Austria. An enormous royal
ermine cornation robe draped from the
shoulders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

FROM the Chicago Tri6Dne.
There had been good deal of talk about
Miss Cleveland being a smart business woman
who might use her former position for the
purpose OF furthering her financial Interests.
The President offered her recently an income
OF $4,000 year II she would quit WORK for a
time and take trip abroad, but she declined
the oaer, preferrinS the life of independence
which sne enjoyed before coming to
Washington. Mics Cleveland declined
several very 1attering offers from East
ern publishers to accept the editorial
management of Literary Life. One pub
Usher recently sent her a draft for
5000 to write an introduction TO book. and
another forwarded draft for $3.50 for a mag
azine article, but both remittances were
promptly returned. Mr.. Elder visited Miss
Cleveland at her home at Holland Patent
Thursday, anu at the beginning OF Their inter
view she said she would have to decline his
offer After negotiations extending over
day and a half Miss Cleveland agreed TO as
sumo the exclusive editorial control of the
magazine, 1t being distinctly understood that
no attempt would be made TO make capital
out of her former prestige.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Mamie.


From the Norristo,on Herald.
Mamie" said a grammar school girl to a
member of the graduating class, 'have you
finished your essay"
"Oh, yes." gushed Mamie; "arc it is too
lovely for anything-a princess sjp Of white
surah, the back cut of a little beloE the waist
line. and full breadths of silk gathered in so as
to hang gracefully over the tournure, and
three bias RULES on the"
why, what are you talking about?" inter
rupted her friend. II mean, have you fin
ished writing your essay, you know"
"Er-no." said Mani @, her enthusiasm rap
idly diminishing; but have begun it, and
wish the awful thing was IN Halifax"
Whats the subect?'
"'The Curse of slang"
"Gracious Isn't that difficult subject to
write up?"
"Diffcult? Well, should giggle I'll have
to hump myself to getit finished in time for the
commencement, and l've a good notion to let
it slide. | might shut up the Professors OBJ
TIC by pleading illness, but I'm not that sort Of
hairpln. But come, waltz up into my room
and look at my stunning graduating harness.
TN paralyze you.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
Home Rule Sentiment

Home Rule Sentiment i'll Canada.
A sentiment in favor of independence
is cropping out all over Canada. TIE
people of the Dominion are beginning to
think that they can manage their own
affairs much better than the Colonial
office or Foreign office in London can.
A convention met in Montreal on last
Wednesday, composed Of several hundred
young and progressive men from the diff
ferent provinces. Home rule is what this
convention means. 1t marks the begin
nlng of an agitation which Will not cease
until Canada IL practically independent
OF England. Already there is strong
party in Quebec in favor of independence.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince
Edwards Island want independence.
England will hardly have settled the
Irish question before she will be con-
tronted with the demand from Canada for
extraordinary concessions.
Canada has 5000, 900 of people, a vast
and varied territory whose resources are
immense. She has great railways and
waterways, and her future is full ofprom-
Use. Why then should she permit herself
to be cramped and her growth stunted by
England's ruler This is the question
which her young men are asking, and it is
not difficult to predict what the answer
will eventually be. The colonial system
did very well for Canada when she was in
her infancy, as it were, but it IS unsuited
TO her present and future needs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
The FaII Conventions,
From he CAic10o TriBnpe.

TFOIN IToc DHttTVV ITtOUWes
They've begun-the fall conventions
They are meeting, near and far;
Shown are candi tates' Intentions
And appears the cheap cigar.
Made each schemer's combinations
They are easy things to mar;
He's delivered his Oratlons--
But he gives the cheap cigar.
On his plans he's small reliance;
Broken pledges often are;
But TO foes he bids defiance
While he yields the cheap cigar.
Well he knows the situation,
And he thanks his lucky star
That he gets the nomination
Who doles out the cheap cigarl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

IT is stated that Gen. Beaver is not very
sure that he will be the next Governor OF
Pennsylvania, Notwithstanding the fact
that the Republicans are conceded the
State by an overwhelming majority. The
gallant General, in the light OF past
events, seems to realize the fact that he
is "A great deal weaker than his party,
and that his party Is somewhat weaker
than 1t was a couple Of years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

Fears are expressed that Brother
Beecher will prove Rev. Burchard to
the home rulers in England. There is
danger in one talking too much even when
he is as eloquent aud able man as the
Plymouth pastor, especially ii he doesn't
understand all the peoulIarities and pre-.
JUDGES OF the people he addresses About
the best thing the great Mugwump can do
when he goes to political meetings IN
England Is to look very wise and say very
little.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

From tie PhjIGdeLDhtd Record DeD5.)
The tariff bill which Mr. Randall has intro
duced separates him more widely from the
democratic party of the country than did his
lactlous opposition to consideration OF the
bill of the Ways and Means Committee. In
opp0sing consideration of the W ays and Means
bill Mr.. ,ndall betrayed his hostility to tar
III reduction. Bv mis- own bill he seeks to I'm
dcrmlne the internal revenue system and to
increase protective duties on articles of ncces-
sitv. The Dem Jcratc party and the Demo-
cratic party's platform differ from Mr.. Randall
on both these prOpos lions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

The Morning News for the summer
Persons leaving the city for the summer
can have the MORNING NEWS forwarded
by earliest mail to any address at the rate
OF 50 80 for three months, or 81 per month,
Sunday edition included. The address
may be changed as often as desired. In
directing a change care should be taken
10 mention the old as well as the new ad-
Dress
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

1t seems from perusal Of The dispatches
from England that campaign roorbacks
are getting to be quite popular over there.
A false charge, that will 10 twenty-iour
hours without an effective contradiction.
is frequently used as earnestly as if there
was some real truth in it. One that will
last until after the election is esteemed as
a treasure to be sought after.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04
OfInterest TO Gnnrcians.

From, The Wilmington Star Dsnll
Reports from Georgia are unfavorable to
the election Of Representative Norwood. He
Is the brainicst man ana best Wit of the Gcor-
GA delegation. We thought the Georgia
knew good thing when they saw 1t and
could appreciate hign ability and rare &C
com pllshments. They used to do things better
"De % de Mah. .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

The recent delays TO the mails have
,een very annoying to newspaper pub
5shers as well as business men. 1t
souid seem that with proper diligence
arrangements could lie made to transfer
nails over washouts or to send them
lround by other routes. There appears
b be no necessity for a local washout, no
natter how extensive, to cause two or
hree days mail to accumulate on a line
hat can be easily 1auked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

Whitelaw Reid denies that ne is a can
1ldate for the Senate, and says he does
not propose to loose his hold on the New
York Tribune. He evidently believes
that a buzzard in the hand is better than
. Wild goose in the bush.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

The Philadelphia doctors are discussing
dyspepsia cures. They seem not to have
much faith in the prescription: "Dig in
POUR garden and let whisky alone" A
lew Of them, however, advise long walks
ind liberal doses of hot water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

President Cleveland is the first Pres j.
dent who ever bought dog license. Mrs.
Cleveland has a black French poodle
named Hector, and it was for this dainty
little creature that the President bought
dog tag.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

Maryland swans now have TO swear to
the facts required to be stated IN their APP
plcatlons for marriage licenses. tits SAID
that most men will lie in order TO get
wives, but probably few will like to run
the risk Of being presented for false
swearing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-04

Tits believed that Gen. Logan will soon
regain his health and spirits when he
gets to waving the ensanguined under
garment around among the Grand Army
posts out West