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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Monday nights mass meeting was
not very friendly to lawyers. The sons of
toll who work with their hands outnum-
bered the sons of toll who work with their
brains, and if they had been we'll handled
would have had everything pretty much
their own way. Their leading idea was
that they wanted to have a voice in all
that took place, and it RS very correct
idea; but to make it effective they must
put some one in the lead who knows Just
what he wants to do aud how to do it.
The thing that stood out most clearly
at the meeting is that when the working
men want 20 they can make their power
felt. They didn't want the men for dele
gates who were selected by committee,
and they defeated them. Delegates whom
they themselves named were appointed.
A cut and dried list of gentlemen for Sena-
torial delegates was also rejected by them.
and they arranged the Senatorial delega-
tion to suit Themselves.
Perhaps they had heard the story that
few lawyers met in a law Office in this
CITY during Chatham Centennial week and
agreed that this county should send
pdCbh ueleBdllDu W ll6 6uDeFn atOrlal
convention, and that 81, 900 had been sub
scribed to carry on the Bacon campaign;
or that other story tnat few lawyers had
! agreed to give the Senatorshp TO Efing-
ham or Bryan county in consideration
for assistance to be rendered Savannah
by those counties in getting her candi-
date for Congress nominated, aud bad, in
consequence, conceived dislike for law
yers, and had determined to resent their
presumption, and show them that although
they might make plans they couldn't
always carry them out. Whether these
stories induced the wOrkngmen TO come
forward aud attempt to run tue political
machine, or whether there were other
reasons for their appearance in
the political arena with the
| purpose of having voice.
as a distinct element in political affairs.
| is not altogeth clear. 1t is fact, how
/ ever, that they had their voice in all that
/ was done at tue mass meeting, aud that il
/ was quite potent voice no one will deny.
| II they will exert themselves TO elevate
1 politics and to use their power for the
/ benefit of all alike, including the lawyers,
| there Will be no occasion for complaint.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

! The Congressional Convention OF this
district, which meets to-day, will be com
/ posed OF men who are well qualified Tor
the duty which they have to discharge.
/ There are three recognized candidates
for the nomination, and no one
of them has majority OF the
delegates. The delegates who are in
structed will OF course follow their
instructions as long as there is any chance
for the success of their respective candi-
dates, and when that chance disappears
they will be ready to assist in nominating
some other man.
1t will hardly be denied that Mr.. Nor
wood, because Of his experience and his
acquaintance at Washington, il for no
otdcr reasons, is better qualified to repre-
sent the district than either of the other
candidates. the oIher candidates may
have IN them the making OF excellent
congressman, but if either Of them should
be nominated it would be quite awhile
before he would be of much benefit to his
constituents.
Mr. Norwood has certainly made a very
good record during the present session.
He has not sighted any part of the dis
trict, and it is probable that no part of
the district has any fault to find with him.
There is no particular opposition to him
among his constituents. 1t ia true that
majority Of the delegates are not for him,
but that is because two popular gentle
men who want to succeed him have,
through the efforts OF their friends, man.
aged to get quite n number of the dele
gates instructed for themselves.
The supporters OF these two popular
gentlemen may combine, of course, but it
is hardly probable that they will do any
thing of that kind. Their object is not so
much to beat Mr.. Norwood as to
nominate their respective candidates.
If the supporters OF either of them
are required to choose between Mr.. Nor
wood and the other opponent of their can
dldate, the chances are that they will
choose Nj. Norwood, and, that too, for
the reasons we have given. COnsldera-
lions for the interests Of the district will
outweigh all other considerations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

from the DetrOlt Free Press.
In the early days of Michigan, when many
OF the post Offices were carried in the hats OF
the postmasters, a postmaster in Livingston
county was out in the woods one day and lost
several letters from the hat. day or two
after that pioneer named Bailey came to his
house and inquired if there was any mail for
him.
There was a letter for you, Bill, but I've
lost IT." was the reply.
"When?'
"'Tother day In the woods.'
"WeA, want that letter."
But you can't git it. Pm sorry l lost it,
but that's all | can do"
Then III have you removed from office"
"Look here, Bill Bailey" said the official,
as he began to skin OFF his coat, II was APP
nointed TO hold this post office, and Pm bound
to do it. As a private citizen have no hard
feeilnrs agln you; as Postmaster lost letter
writ TO you by your sister in New York State
as representative of this great and awful
government ! want to say to you that If |
hear two more words of sass from your throat
I'll suppress the instruction by hanging you
to the nearest tree, so help me God, srn'
MIR. Bailey was, however, permitted to
make hunt in the woods for his letter. and
he found it. and the resurrection was sup
pressed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

The authorship of the poem Beautiful
Snow is creditably attributed to VIM.
A. Slgourney, a nephew Of the noted Mrs.
l.. A. Sigourney. In 1850 the author mar
ried wealthy and accomplished young
lady of New York. The happy couple
went to Europe and spent some two years,
and the story goes that "before they re-
turned home, reports reached their friends
that the young wife was inconstant, and,
on their arrival In New York, her paren 8
discarded her, and being Stunned by her
former friends, she plunged beadlong into
vice and dissipation. MIR. Sgourney tried
every means 70 induce her to leave her
companions in sin aud walk III the paths
Of virtue. He was Kind husband, and
idolized MS young and beautiful wife: but
she would not heed his counsel and en-
treaties, out plugged deeper aud
deeper, until she was arrested in
her career of vice and shame. and
sent 10 the workhouse as a commOn street
walker, from which place she was liber.
ated by a wel-known city magistrate, aud
for a short time lived with her husband:
but In the autumn Of 1853 she went back
to her old launts, and commenced drink
ing 10 excess, until, in December OF that
year, she died in White street, and was
found early in the morning nearly covered
with snow" The popular beliefs that the
poem was written by fallen actress who
was found dead in st. Louis, or a young
women who died in a Cincinnati hospital,
are now discredIted. The tribute Of the
heart-broken husband was written, it is
SAID, in Decenber, 1858, but it first at
tracted general attention when it ap-
peared in the Galaxy Magazine In 1859.
In the popular version of the poem the
first six stanzas OF the original are
omitted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
PERSONAL.

MIR. BLAINE calls his new Mount Desert
house the "StanwOod "
CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, once more robust. ia
enjoying life in Minnesota.
The King of Siam has christened his new
born son George Washington.
PRESIDENT McCosH, of Princeton Univer-
slIy, ls sojourning for the present month at
Bar HarbOr.
THEODORE PARKER's grave in the old Prot
estant cemetery at Florence, Italy, near the
grave Of Mrs. Browning, Is TO be marked with
permanent memorial.
DIR. WGNSLow 5. PIERCE, brother-in law
of he late Vice President Hendricks, spent
some years in Central America. and has been
recently an applicant under this administra-
ton for diplomatic post in that reg on.
JOHN STERLING, of Morris, Conn, has
shocked sentiment in that community by
marrying the daughter of former wife by
her frat husband. The bride is a hands, me
Young woman of "a and her husband lie
about 10.
GEORGE b. LoRING, in association with some
other capitalists, has bought several hundred
acres of laud about seven miles from Washing
ton, on the Washington and Ohio railroad.
aud Will Establish n new town, to lie called
Lorins. About $4,000 has been invested in
the land.
CORA PEARLS last public appearance il
said TO have been at the last Grand FIX de
Paris. She was most elaborately dressed in
faded nnery, ana walked with difficulty by
the and OF stick. She had a horrIb corpse-
like face from which people IN the Enclosure
instinctNely turned aside.
PRINCE FREDERICK AUGUSTUS, of Saxony
whose engagement 10 the youngest daughter
Of the Austrian Emperor was reported some
time ago, was betrothed recently in the Castle
of Ale nth, near Pesth, to the Archducbess
Maria Dorothea, eldest daughter of the Arch
duke Josef, Commandment Chief Of the HIM
ggrian llonved army. The bride is 10 and the
bridegroom 81.
SINCE ex- President A rthur's arrival at New
London. a little over a fortnight ago, he has
nOticCably improved. Several tunes he has
wall ed from hls cottage 10 The Peduot House
and has remained from half an hour to an
hour ENJOYING the sea view from the veranda
OF tho no e.. lie has had occasional rcturns
Of insomnie, and the old stomach dinicnitics
sleeps better and take more nourishment than
he did before leaving New York.
AN Italian patriot, Pietro Marouceli by
name, was concerned with Silyio Pollco in
the strife against the Papal government in
1S2a-80, aud. after passing nearly ten Years OF
his life subsequently in prison, be came t.
this country. shattered IA mind and body, and
died in August. 1876. Ycstcr lay his remains
we're removed from Green wood cemetery
New York, to be sent To hisn tive town, Forii
Italy, where they are to be rein erred in a
mausoleum which has been provided for them
~ the municipality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

from the bHgdt0 ESpTeoe'
Yesterday pretty lady in black boarded
my steamer at jamestown and made the TOUR
of the lake. Well, TO make long story snor I,
she flirted-that 10. she hirted just wee llttle
bit IN fun. The object of her hlrtauons was
a gay and dashing Buffalonian. who ls at tne
lage this season to cure his asthmatlc anec-
ton. He became deeply Impressed with the
pretty one in mourning. and was chattlng
with her like an old-tIme friend. so theY
talked and laughed together. He told her
funny stories, and she in turn read him Sc
lection from hook OF p ems which she held
in her hand. Thus they passed severa hours.
lie became more than ever devoted when the
lady came to her destination. He followed
her, and as they parted overheard the fol-
lowing remarks:
Cant CALI" he asked.
Not for worlds!" she replied, my husband
would not like it,"
Your husband" said he in surprise, "are
you not a widoW?"
'No, indeed! | am in mourning for m V
dear mother, who died recently" Then she
smiled on the BufalOnian, who rushed away,
after bidding her a gruff adieu with very
naughty word upon his lips.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

from the Boston Ird1eter.
Washington appears to be the home of the
pool seller. For great many years 1t was
thought that the law on the statute book pro-
hlblted the selling OF pools. One day sharp
Young lawyer discovered that the law " as de
Iective. A test case was AIDE up and car
ried into the courts. The young lawyer car
ried the day, and since that time the pool
rooms have sprung up like mushrooms. One
firm here has cleared on an average, over 81 600
day since the racing season opened. There
are quite number OF Congressman who in
vest regularly upon the races. One of them
bets heavily, and has won a great many
thousand dollars within a short time. His
friends here wonder why he Is so lucky, but
there is something more than luck in his sue
cess. He has in mis- employ a man in whose
judgment he has the most implicit faith. This
man is upon the track every day, and is a
well known sport. The Congressman pays
him salary of 500 week for the furnishing
of information relative to the horses. The
consequence is that the investment has been
very profitable one for the Congressm an
Among his notable winnings this year was
about so, 900 on TroubAdOur. The odds given
were seven to one. Occasionally this Con-
gresham lets out some of his advance infor-
nation to few intimate friends. Then there
is always a rush to the pool rooms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
From Tie Detroit Free Press.


A negro, with an ak in his hands, stood be-
side the highway skirtng a Mississippi
swamp, and as we came up he said:
"Gem'len, he run'd right up dat ar gum
tree?"
what dId?'
"A coon, sab. If you has got pistols mebbe
you kin fotch him down fur me. De family
am powerful hard up fur meat jist now"
We dismOnnted and TOOK a survey. An
animal of some sort could be dimly m AIDE out
hugglng limb high up. We popped away,
but without doing any damage, and as it
moved along the limb the Colonel ob.erved:
THAT may be coon, but don't believe it.
I'd sooner think IL was a 'pOssum."
"Hu! but it dat amt a coon you kin call
dis chile craZyW
We rode away leaving him to chop the tree
down. was about three hours before we
returned, and then we found HIM seated on
the faflen trunk. Beginning at the top of his
head and extending to his ankle tones were
bloody scratches. His garments were rent
and tattered, his hands were covered with
blood, and he was trying to bind some leaves
on bad wound on his left arm.
For the lands sake, but did the tree fall
on yOuV exclaimed the Colonel.
mo. sab; war fell on by de anamile,"
(which was ft-a coon or 'possum"'
Neither one, sab; it happened to be wild
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
The Girl's Protest.

d. n. Smith, in Vor,'SstosDn Herald
We're getting very tired of the silly things
men say
About the good old fashioned girl" and her
superior way.
The highest point Of nonsense they have fairly
overtopped.
And we-"the grs'-decide that it is really
time they stopped!
Our dear old grandmas-bless them never
mean to lead astray
Young Ned or Tom, when with a loving smile
at us. they say,
"Ah, boys, The girls are different from what
they used 10 be!'
But we think they've forgotten all the fun
they had, you see!
They remember all the spinning, but the
dancing hey forget;
They can recolcct the bakine-not the way
they used 10 fret
When they had To stay at home, sometimes. to
dust the pAror clean.
When lots OF other girls ana boys were "danc-
ing on the greeno
Why should a girl sit down and spin from
morning until night,
with so much big maChinery--do you think it
would be right2
And modern girls can make good pies and
and fancy dishes, too
And just az well, we'll wager, as the old ones
used 10 do.
But for an instant we'll assume the girls were
letter then,
We're more sedate, industrious-but how
shout the men?
We think our grandpa just too nice when
sometimes he will say,
"ob' girle, he boys are notso fine as in my old
time day"
But, seriously, we should think that older
folks would know
That times are very different from nifty years
ago!
"The girls must follow with the world,
which surely has advanced
One day grandma forgot and we were per-
fcc;ly enuAnced
When she said that she was noted once for a
mfnuet she danced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
INDEX TONEE ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-Pulaskl Loan Association
Merchants and Mechanic Loan A77ocla-
tisn: Savannah Lod &c No. 90, l. 0. of g. r.
Golden Ruie Lodge No. Il, |. o. o. F.; Oge-
glethorpe Light Infantry
AUCTION sALEs-Croefery, by }. McLanRh-
In & son; Buggies, Harness, etc., by J. D.
LaRoche's sons.
EDUC ATIoNAL-WeslPyan Female College
Macon. Ga: Southern Female College, LII
Grange. Ga N0tre Dune Of Maryland, near
Baltimore. NJ E.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvFRrISEMENTS- Hello
Wanted; Employment Wanted; FIR Rent;
For sa' e: LOST NJ iscellaneous.
PBoPOsALS-,John b. Howard, City Sur
vevor.
Marshall House, savannah. Ga.
MEDIcAL-Ducro's Alimentary BllX'r.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

from the AeHDSts DDedG tDerp.l
The Ways and Means Committee made
quick work Of Randali's poor little tariff
bant'ing. The life of the poor thing was as
fcetlng as the snowflake on the river. for ii
dled IN bornin'. AT the burial OF his progeny
Randall did not even feel the emotion Of the
husband who, on seeing the coffin Of his wife
lowered INTO the grave. sadly sand to himself:
I've lost cows ami dogs and rackiu' horses,
but never had anything to hurt me So" for
THIS unnatural father helped to strange the
mUnstroslty. VIII ch he knew would not live.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
About Gordon and His Victory,

FROM me Chatt1noo0G Times DeDi.l
Gordon's success has been achieved as fairly
as any political triumph ever was. lie APP
won in the PRIMARIES and is therefore pecu-
marty popular Endorsement and vote Of con-
hdence. He Will be opposed by the Felions
ana soreheads generally, but his election is
assured. We are not 50 sure that he VIII
make good and capable executive as we are
that he viii get there" His abilities are all
of the political and legislative kind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
Wanted-A Convict System.

The proposition appears to have gone
beyond the field OF controversy that the
present convict system of Georgia will
not be extended beyond the present lease.
While the leasing of the cOnvicts was no
doubt the best solution of the penitentiary
question practicable in 1859, public senti-
ment now demands the adoption of some
system more humane and less objection
able as competing with rec labor.
1t will soon be a subject OF great con-
Germ what State prison system shall he
adopted IN Georgia. There are very grave
objections TO the old penitent,ary system,
the most weigbty, probably, being its
expensiveness. No system will likely
be popular with the taxpayers that re-
quires large drafts on the State treasury
each year for its support. The needs OF
the common schools are so great that it
is not likely that the people will favor
the appropriation of any very large sum
of money to maintain cOnvicts In COM
parative idleness. sit IS not
meet to take the chlldren's
bread and cast it to the dogs"
The subject of prison reform and dis
cipljne has commanded the attention of
philanthropists and statesmen for more
than hundred years. There are several
systems that have special advantages,
but to secure favorable consideration for
one adapted TO our State is the great de-
sideratum.
TINS question must be settled by the
next General Assembly Of Georgia, and il
behooyes every good citizen, and caudi-
dates for the Legislature especially, to
give the question careful consideration.
The disestablishment otthe lease system
is a matter OF easy accomplishment. The
establishment OF satisfactory system in
its place will probably be more difficult
than most people suppose. With fore
sight based on intelligent study. however,
1t will only be dificult-uot impossible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Editor Dana, of the New York Sun,
has, perhaps, the most vivid imagination
of any person in this country. lie has
imagined himself Democrat ever since
the Presidential, election, and nothing can
,eak the SMELL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Senator Vance, OF South Carolina, feels
aggrieved because the New York Times
published that he had succeeded IN get
ting sixteen relatives billetel on the gov
eminent. In "A rather caustic letter, in
which he says that "the average Mug
wump editor can lie faster than trut h
can contradict" he denies that he has
more than two relatives in Office, one be-
ing his brother and the other being his
son. lie has another son, however, in the
army.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

The Tennessee Democrats seem to be
pretty generally opposed to the repeal of
the four-mile liquor law. The Nashville
Union says it has proven to be the best
law that was ever enacted in Tennessee,
and that 1t must not be abridged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
Can't Humbug the People.

FROM the GdtreStOn Belrs tDs1a.)
III the Democrats will not m lister up courage
VIII be forced To do 1t in self-detense in the
near future If they expect to remain in con-
troll Of the government. The Democrats can't
humoqg he people with the Randall excuse
much lOnger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Frederick Douglass is described by the
WasLiugtO ION Post as the mouth man of
the colored people," 1t says that he sis
selfish ana avarlcious and always ready to
give to any charity if he can make the do
nation in talk and divide the profits" BY
the way, isn't Fred more Of a typical Re-
publican than typical colored man after
allY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Gen. Logan's ponderous black NOUS
sache is said 10 be getting well sprinkled
with gray. 1t is TO be hoped the black flag
he mas been carrying against the South
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
The sum of the Matter.

FROM the Neao York Herald lIndO
II darymen can prove that oleomargarine
Is deleierious, then the matter ends. Not an
other ounce should be cold. But to ask Con-
sress 10 crush one Industry in order that an
other may thrive, and for no better reason
wei, mat would be TO make very serious
mistakq
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14
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 81 80 for three months, or 81 per month,
Sunday edition included, payable in
variably in advance. The address may
be changed as often as desired. In
directing a change care should he taken
to mention the old as we'll as the new ad-
lrpaG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

In about two months the diamond will
cease to be the emblem of the national
game. Clubs, spades and hearts Will be
included in the diagram during the win
Ter season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

John l.. Sullivan has been coaching a
Young Mems Democratic Club in New
York. The young men will no doubt be
able to strike straight out from the
shoulder the balance OF the campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

resolving not to support a nominee of the
party unless he VIII support the principal
plank In the Republican platform, Is
something UNIQUE in Georgia politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

James d. Fish, of Auburn prison, and
Ferdinand Ward, of Sing Sing, are again
accusing each other OF being thieves and
sRindlers. 1t is not stated what office
they are now candidates for. {
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

Parsou Downs, Of BOSTON, has been in
d.ctcd in a case OF "interlusiveness" that
is a good deal more serious than that
which has created such a sensation in
social and religious circles in the Hub.
The charges against him are very posi-.
lively stated, and if the proof is promptly
forthcoming he will doubtless retire from
public notice tor few years to the quiet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

They had glorious dOube-barreled
ADurth in Brooklyn. The people of that
city ate $4,000 quarts of patriotic ice
cream during the TWO days devoted to the
great national holiday of this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-14

The Childs Presidential boom seems to
have collapsed. Mr.. Chlds is to be con-
graduated. lie probably doesn't know
how nearly he came to being charged
with having murdered his grandmother
aud with having gloated over her remains
in broken-backed OBITUARY poetry.