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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
Cushing's Regret.



Caleb Gushing, who left no children. in a
letter which he wrote from Mount Vernon
one Fourth of July. said: 1--WE may regret
sometimes that Washington left no posterity
of his own body to continue his name and
race. and to retain and cultivate his lands.
But what perpetulty of name or estate had
Jefferson. Madison and Jackson? They have
Immortality, not in heaven only, but on earth
as well. Should not that suffice? And as to
w asnington. what son or grandson him sue
ceedIng could have continued his fame? Let
us be content to have him stand in his solitary
grandeur. We should not have tolerated a
descendant of his presuming on his blood, nor
should we have been satisfied with one of in
ferior metal And it is unjust to complain, as
we are too prone to do, of this or that descend
ant Of his brothers, If, in the possession of
a fragment of the Mount Vernon estate,
he do not maintain the mansion house and its
grounds in the STYLE of its opulent builder;
and still more unjust to complain of such q
selfof course he cannot, provide there Mecca
States. But this misplaced expectation has
at length turned to good. now that about to
pass into the custody OF the ladies of America,
Mount Vernon becomes a central shrine, a
national temple. in which, by the sanctifylng
influences OF the memory Of Washington, to
keep burning bright forever the sacred fires
of the owe q home and of country. And thus
would we have it. Such a memory. calm.
grave, dignihed, severe, is well guarded by
the fair maidens and pure matrons of our
land. fit ministering prize stesses at a holier
and loftier than all the affairs OF the classic
Vestap
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
The Irish League Convention.

The conservative element in the Irish
National League Convention at Chicago
appears to be in the ascendancy, as it
ought to be. 1t would be extremely hurt
full to the Irish cause il the element which
favors dynamite, assassination, agrarian
outrages and war were to get control of
the convention.
The task of the convention is a
very important one. 1t is nothing
less than to map out policy to be fol-
lowed in Great Britain by the friends of
ireland to secure the success OF the Irish
cause.
1t is as plain as anything can be that if
ireland is to secure home rule it must he
through Parliament. She cannot get 1t by
violence or the use of violent means.
England is too strong to be forced to make
concessions to Ireland by bombs or guns.
Popular opinion is stronger than either OF
these things, and by conservative and
wise course popular opinion can be
brought to favor what Ireland is demand.
ing.
1t should not be forgotten that at the
al CiCOpNOhS Juob OlbSCu pCOA-
land and Wales. as well as ireland, voted
for home rule for Ireland, and that the
minority in England that voted with them
was remarkably strong. The aim now Is ia
turn this minority into the majority, and
then the great battle for home rule for
Ireland will be won.
The Chicago convention can help to
change this minority into a majority ~
moderation and wise recommendations
Public sentiment in this country relative
to Irish matters has great weight in Eng
land. II a policy Of violence is presented
at Chicago it will not only dampen the
enthusiasm of the great body OF the
American people for the cause Of Ireland
but it will increase the majority IN Eng
land against it. A conservative, and not
a radical. course should be pursued by
the convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
The Character of Sedgewick's Mis-
sion.

/ Secretary Bayard is represented as be-
ing very much out OF sorts on account of
the severe way in which some OF the pub
lie prints crlticise his management OF the
,Cntting case. He has showed so much ir-
ritation lately that il gave rise to the
rumor that he thought of Tesigning.
Ii seems to be pretty clear now that
either Mr.. Bayard did not nave correctin-
formation respecting the charge on which
Cutting was arrested at the time he made
the demand for Cuttings release, or else
the court which tried Cutting substituted
another charge for the original one when
1t made an official report Of the case.
Gen. Sedgewick has been sent to FL
Paso del Norte for the purpose of finding
out exactly what the charge is on which
Cutting was tried and convicted. II has
become a matter of the first Importance to
know the exact truth. In making his de-
mand for Cuttings release Mr.. Bayard
acted on the dispatches of Consul Brig
| ham. In those dispatches it was very
clearly stated that Cutting was arrested
on charge Of having committed in Texas
an otfense against citizen of Mexico
who was residing in Mexico. 1t is now
claimed by the Mexican authorities that
Cutting was convicted Of an Offense
against the laws of Mexico begun in
! Texas and continued in Mexico.
II Consul Brigham made a correct re-
port, then Mr.. Bayard made no mistake,
provided it is the purpose of this govern
ment to refuse to recognize the right of
Mexico to the extra territorial jurlsdic-
zion provided for in her code. IF, how
ever, Consul Brigham made a mistake,
and the report OF the proceedings of the
court furnished by the Mexican authOri-
ties IL correct. it is not improbable that
Mr.. Bayard will have to withdraw his
peremptory demand for Cuttings release.
The mission of Gen. Sedgewick, it will
be seen from this statement, is an impOr-
tant and delicate one. 1t may not be an
easy matter to find out Just what the
original charge entertained by the court
was. The proceedings were at all times
rather secret, and after the international
complications arose it would not have
been such a difficult matter to have
changed the charge against Cutting very
materially. Mr.. Bayard must expect,
however, to be criticised, and if some
rather harsh things are said he must
make up his mind to bear them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
William GraY,s Career.

The 6efalcation and suicide of William
Gray, Jr., who was Treasurer of the In
dian Orchard and Atlantic Mills, OF BOs-
ton, ought to serve as a warning to other
men holding positions OF honor and trust
who are disposed TO live beyond their
means or speculate with the money IN
their keeping. The man who lives be-
yOnd his means, or uses money not bis
own in speculations with the expectation
OF replacing it is almost certain to get
into trouble. Every few days the an
nouncement is made that this or that
man, who has held high position in the
business world, has proved unworthy OF
bis trust, and has fed to Canada or COM
mitted suicide TO avoid the disgrace
which he has not the courage TO face.
William Gray, Jr., was one of the lead
ing business men OF Boston. He was re-
garded as a man Of high character and
great wealth. His residence. in a suburb
of the city, was one of the most magniti-
cent and costly in New England. He be-
longed to an old. honorable and wealthy
family, and he had everything apparently
that was needed to make life pleasant to
him. He was eXtrRvagant in his taste
however, and lived beyond his means
Fast horses, a superb yacht, splendid con.
servatories and luxuries of that sort took
more money than he could command hon,
estly. Being Treasurer OF two great man
utacturing companies, he had almost
unlimited means at his command
and he supplied his needs from the
funds OF the companies. To make gooC
the sums which he had unlawfully ap
propriated he began TO speculate upon 8
grand scale. The end soon came. Wher
he had wasted $1,O00,0O0 and could nj
longer hide his crime he made a confes
sion, and then blew his brains out. Wha
a shameful and cowardly ending OF life
that, at one time, promised so well, anC
which might nave ended honorably haC
honor been held above every other consid
GRAFTON! Those who think they can vic
late the trusts reposed in them with com
parative safety make a great mistake
In almost every instance they end theiI
career in disgrace, and not unfrequentll
in dishonorable death
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
ANNUAL SPECIAL EDITION
OF THE
Savannah Morning News
AND THE
Savannah Weekly News,
TO BE-
ISSUED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEM-
Der 4, 1886.

The annual special edition of the DAILY
MoRN1NG and the WEEKLY NEWS, issued on
Sept. 4, will this year be larger than ever be-
FORE 1t will be an edition that will be credit
to the city, and Savannah's business men will
have both pride and pleasure in distributing
copies of it among those with whom they have
business relations throughout the country.
1t will contain complete and comprehensive
review Of the trade of the city for the past
year, and Will show the progress the city has
made in everything that helps TO make up Its
wealth and that contributes to its pro perity
The facts relating to cotton, naval stores
and the different branches of the city's whole
sale trade will be so presented as to give
clear idea of the city's business for the year
ending Sept. l.
The facts relating to the city's growth will
he given in detail, aud attention win be
drawn to prominent buildings which are
projected.
Attention will be called to the additional
territory which has been made tributary to
the city by the extension Of the Central's sys-
tenn into south Caroliha' anu the CONSTRUCTION
of new lines by the Plant system in Florida.
The benefits which will flow to the city from
she construction OF the Savannah, Dublin and
Western road and the proposed road from
Tallahassee will be pointed out. In fact, this
Sept. edition will put Savannah's business
and savannah's prospects, for increased pros
perity before the public in their true light.
A limited amount of space will be reserved
in the united editions for advertisements.
The rates for advertising will be as usual.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
An Old Favorite.
Anonymous.

a U0HyfROub
Under the lamplight. dead in the street,
Delicate, fair and only twenty,
There she lies,
Face to,the skies,
Starved to death in city of plenty.
Spurned by all that is pure and sweet,
Passed by busy and careless feet;
Hundreds bent upon folly and pleasure,
Hundreds with plenty of time and leisure
Leisure to speed Chrlst's mission below.
To teach the erring and raise the lowly.
Plenty in Charity's name to show
That life has something divine and holy
Boosted charms, classical brow,
Delicate features. look at them now;
Look at her lips-once they could smile;
Eves-well, nevermore shall they beguile;
NevermOre. nevermOre words of hers
blush shall bring to the santliest face.
She has found, let us hope and trust,
Peace in higher and better place.
And yet, despite of all. still ween
JOY OF some hearth she must have been.
Some fond mother. fond Of the task.
Has stopped to finger the dainty curl;
Some proud father has bowed to ask
A blessing for her, his darling girl.
Hard TO think as we look at her there,
Of all the tenderness, love and care,
Lonely watching. and sore heart ache
All the agony, burning tears,
JOYS and sorrows. hopes and fears,
Breathed and suffered for her sweet sake
Fancy viii picture home afar.
Out where the daisies and buttercups are.
Out where the life 81 wing breezes flow,
Far from those sodden streets, fOul and low;
Fancy will picture a lonely hearth.
And an aged couple, dead to mirth,
Kneeling beside IA he'd to pray,
Or lying awake o. nights TO bark,
For things that may come in the rain anC
dark
A hollow eyed woman with weary feet.
Better they never know
She whom they cherished so
Lies this night lone and low
Dead In the street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
A Phenomenal Money Market.

" IVHI NE LNttIyV 'sU7 TINNsT
For three years, and especially during the
last SIX months, the money markets on both
sides OF the Atlantic have not been favorable
to lenders. Literally, money has been drug.
There was little or no use for II n legitimate
mercantile transactions The result WAS that
1t piled up in the great banks Of the world, and
was thence loaned on call at phenomenally
low rates. In London even sixty to ninety
day mercantile paper WAS discounted at as
low rate as one-h half of per cent. per an
mum.
All this is now changed. In New York
rates on call have bounded mp to per cent.
per day, plus Is per cent. commission, which
is equal to about 81 per cent. per annum. OF
course such rates as these must have an ad-
verse effect on stock values as it stands To
reason that holders of even the most uneX-
ceptlonable securities cannot afford TO carry
them with money commanding such figures
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

1t is remarked that the Taylor family
is bound to furnish the next Governor of
Tennessee, whether the Democrats or the
Republicans carry the State. AS fights
between brothers are generally fierce
ones, the contest between the Taylor
brothers in Tennessee may be a hard
fought one. The Philadelphia Times says
that this contest between brothers in
Tennessee is not unexampled in opposing
relatives in our political history. Many
years ago, when reputation rocked Mis-.
sissippi from centre to circumference, the
honest debt-paying Democrats nominated
the head Of the then prominent Brown
family for Governor, and his own son ac-
cepted the nomination OF the reputation
lists and defeated his father.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
ATurn in the wheel of Fortune.


Curious what whirligig fortune is. When
John Hill vacated the city editorship of the
New York Herald and opened an agency to
supply the metropolitan papers with
news by the yardstick, 1 had a desk In the
office of the new concern. One day seedy.
care-worn looking fellow stumbled into the
room.
"pm hungry" he said, as he threw himself
in chair.
looked at the man and believed him. He
was half starved. gave him half a dollar
and he bolted out.
This morning was standing in the Union
depot when some one tapped me on the shout
der.
II want to give you that 50 cents" said q
voice, and, turning. recognized the speaker
az my New York meudicant.
''Im little better off than when l saw
you last" he said. pressing my hand. give
struck it rich. The governors dead, and he
left me cattle rancho out In Colorado. Pm
on my way to Kansas City now. Come and
see me IL you ever get out my way"
And so will. The man who remembers q
kindness is worth knowing"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
Explanations Required.

from the RelD York Star (Ds1a.)
As soon as the foolish and mischeyous din
along the Rio Grande shall have been stilltd,
IL VIII be in order to receive certain eXplana-
lions. First. the country will want TO know
how Secretary Bayard came to receive such
WILLY Inaccurate account of the Cutting
aialr from the United States Consul at Paso
del Norte. And secondly, why the Texas au-
thorltles delivered Rasures To a Mexican
policeman without any or the formalities Gus
tomary IN such cases. Indeed, we are not at
all sure that these explanations Will not have
TO precede any sensible abatement of the din
referred to. for misrepresentation has APP
pealed to ignorance and prejudice on both
sides OF the Rio Grande until the situation is
perllously infammable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

II it be true that in certain parts Of
Mexico American citizens, in order to in.
sure their safety, have TO travel under the
British nag, war ought 10 be declared
against Mexico in the Cutting case at
once on general principles. Mexico and
every other country ought 20 be taught
that this country is as capable and deter
mined TO protect her citizens in.ioreign
lands as England ia to protect her citi.
zens. The story about Americans travel.
inc under the British flag in Mexico, in
order to secure protection from violence
is, probably, not wholly true. .'F
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
A Dog WHO'S Down on Letter Carriers,
From the Nor,otch Bulletin.

There is dog at the West Side that shows
his adherence Of all letter carriers by ter
ribie howl as soon as they pass him. 1t APP
pears that in the early days of the letter car
riers this dog used to bark at the hee of one
and he threatened to shoot him. The dogs
mistress thought she would rather have the
dog broken Of the fault than have him killed,
so she furnished the dog and the castigating
club to the complaining letter carrier, and he
fogged the animal numerically.
THIS broke the dog. From that day TO this
he skulks until the letter carrier has passed
him, and then he sets up howl that is a per-
feet fac smile of the one which he uttered on
the day of his whipping, and wherever or
whenever he meets a letter carrier he sends
up his howl OF contempt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
Getting Admitted.
From the Estelline Boil.

from the Il eteLttne b6b.
A young man dropped into the Office of a
Dakota lawyer and said:
"What is habeas corpus"
at is kind of writ for -"
That's all | want to know about 1t. Is a
mandamus writ, toop'
Eyes"
Use pretty considerable Of these writs in
the law business?"
yes: There are 3 number of different
kinds"
"What is the usua rate for making collec-
tions in the territOry?"
I'VE usually take about half"
"All right-thanks. You see made up my
mind this morning TO become lawyer, and
wanted to get a point or two. I'm gong over
to be admitted TO the bar now before court
adjourns I'm hang out my shingle in the
morning."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

Although the Senate has adjourned,
Senator Jones shows no disposition to re-
turn to Florida. VIII the mystery con-
corning his very remarkable conduct ever
be cleared upS Where a woman is con-
cerned a man may do many foolish things,
but it has not yet been definitely settled
that a woman led Senator Jones TO aban-
don his State, the Senate and a career
that looked promising. There must be
something connected with the Detroit
episode which iS-a Enblic has not yet got
hold Of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

II is about as certain as anything can
be that the tens of thousands of people IN
France who have been putting their
money in the Panama canal will wake up
some fine morning and find that they and
their money have parted forever. OF the
1920, 100000 lottery loan which is now
being taken, only $54,0O0,00O will be re-
allied by the canal company. 1t is a5so-
lutely certain that four times that amount
will not be sufficient to build the canal.
Where is the money TO come from?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

A careful estimate has been made by
the Democratic and Republican Con-
gresslonal committees Of the probable
influence that wOrkingmen will have in
the fall elections. The conclusion arrived
at is that organized workingmen will
hurt one party in one locality and the
other in another. The impression is, how.
ever, that one party will not be hurt more
than the other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

The text book which is being prepared
by the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee for general distribution will be
ready to be issued in about ten days. One
OF its most interesting chapters is on the
Pension Office, and shows the way the
Republicans ran that office as a political
machine. 1t also contains a chapter on
frauds committed in the Land Office while
the Republicans were in power. The
Democrats have plenty OF good literature
for the Congressional campaigns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

New Orleans is trying to organize a
steamship line to Brazil. 1t is thought
that such line will pay. The first thing
New Orleans merchants ought TO do, how
ever, is to find out how they can compete
successfully with st. Louis and Chicago
for the trade which is at their very doors.
st. Louis merchants sell goods within ten
miles of the wholesale houses Of New Or
leans
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
Not Anxfnns 70 Fight.

From tie Ntw orleans PieqDane tDsrn.)
The people of the South understand the STU
atlen perfectly, and do not have any empty
ambl ton to assai Mexico for IDLE glory or for
yulgarp under; but they believe, almost with
out exception, that II is time for an end to be
made az the insecurity Of life and property on
the Rio Grande frontier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

Fr0n' Che NeIo York Wortd tDs".1
Attorney General Garland hPs at fast sur
rendered. aifhis share and interest in the Pan
Electric telephone speculation. He brings
the certificate of his interest in the company
INTO court, in his answer 10 the bill filed
against him and others bv J. Harris Rogers
for settlement. He notifies the court that
ne stands ready also to account for "al Pc
cuniary benefits and money he hasreceved
from said company, or by reason of his inter-
est therein, and to bring said moneys into
court when therennto required"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

A correspondent who visited the Demo-
cratic Congressional headquarters at
Washington a few days ago was very
much gratlied TO find in one Of the rooms,
surrounded by party of congenial spir-
its, "a gray stone jug of old time Demo-
cratic enthusiasm" This was stated to
be a contribution to the campaign fund
from a Kentucky citizen. 1t is needless
TO say that this contribution was appro-
priated bV the committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

Typhoid fever has got a pretty strong
foOthold in Philadelphia. The newspa-
pers Of that city are stirring up the
authorities on the question OF the removal
of garbage. 1t is necessary to keep city
authorities stirred up in order to have
things done anywhere near right.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

Mir. Chauncey Black, whom the Demo-
Gratis of Pennsylvania have nominated for
Governor, is a man much above the aver
nge IN ability. Should be be elected, he
will doubtless make good executive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

The Queens speech to Parliament yes
Gerday is very brief. 1t does not touch
upon any important questions. The only
reference to the Irish question is that the
people confirmed, at the late elections, the
decision at which the last Parliament ar
rived.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

1t is said that DR.. Sam Ward, of AL
bany, n. Y, was asked to accompany the
President and his wife to their retreat in
the Adirondacks because OF his remark
able ability 70 manufacture fish stories.