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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12
Hardships of Mr.. Phelps.

London Letter in the Nesc York World.
And it so happened that snobbery and
hunkeyism are the special weaknesses of
great many Americans, and the American
snobs and funkeys have q fine field for opera
tions in the august presence or British ROYALTY
and aristocracy. The American Minister is
supposed to stand at the gate of royalty and
into his ears are poured all the stories of the
long procession of tuft hunters. The present
Minister may not be altogether free from the
charge OF seltishness that is often made
against him. but. being of the Chesterhedian
order of politeness, he is deeply Inundated
and pained'by the opportunities of the less
refined class OF snobs with which he is obliged
by virtue Of his office to come in contact. 1t
has been long time since an. American Min
lister here was popular with his own people
who ohancedt to be here while he was In office.
do not now call to mind an American Min
ister to the Court of st. James since
home and had any considerable share of popu-
larlty. There is Charles Francis Adams, for
Instance. There was time when he was
talked Of for President, but there never was
time when there was the least like lihood of
his election or even Of his nomination. There
was John Welsh, of Philadelphia, who re-
turned home TO be soon forgotten. More than
ordinary disaster fell upon Robert c. Schenck
and Edwards Pierrepont would hardly claim
that his services here had added to his popu-
larity. Neither Charles Francis Adams, John
Welsh, Robert G. Schenck nor Edwards
Pierrepont were rewarded with any position
either elective or appointlve. after their re-
turn home. Mr.. Lowell. the immediate
predecessor of Mr. Phelps, avoided as far as
possible any contact with his countrymen
while here, and, while the English literary
classes liked him and received him cordially,
he would die more highly esteemed in his own
land II he had never been Minister here at all.
The American Minister at the Court of st.
James Ia constantly displeasing somebody
from his own country, and the number he of
tends increases In the ratio of the increase of
American travel to England, and every man
and woman offended goes back home to be the
Minister'S constant thorn in the flesh.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12
The agitation Of the dead issue in Ala.

The agitation of the dead Issue in Ala
bsma as to how Mr.. Yancey voted in 1852
has not yet been settled TO the satisfac-
ton of all persons concerned. Mr.. Du-
Bose, of Birmingham, however, who is
Mr.. Yancey's blographer, has produced
evidence to show that the hOnored gen.
tleman did not vote at all in that memora-
BILE contest, being unavoidaby absent
from Montgomery on the day of the cleo
ton. The controversy has not been en-
tirely in vain, for it has brought out an old
letter from MIR. Yancey, in which he
stated his preference for Troup and Quit
man, but said that he would vote for Gen.
Pierce, il need be, to prevent the vote OF
Alabama from being cast for Gen. Scott.
This ought to satisfy both sides in the
controversy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The New York newspapers haven't had
such embarrassing bit of scandal to han
die for long time as the Londsdale- Cam
eron-De Bensaude affair, and they are
making the most Of 1t.
At first it wasn't exactly clear whether
the Earl, the actress and her husband
were not all acting part for the purpose
of attracting attention to their theatrical
show, and there appears to be some doubt
yet whether the whole business isn't an
advertising dodge.
The latest move is a suit by the hush and
against the Earl for 100000 damages for
winning his wife's affections away from
MIN. The Earl, in his answer, insists
that he doesn't know anything about the
wife's affections, and is ignorant whether
she ever had any affection for her hus-
band. He declares that he has nothing to
do with her affections, and that he is only
the manager Of her theatrical troupe.
The wife isn't much of an actress, and
il it we're not for the scandal which en-
velops her 1t is not probable that she
would be able to attract sufficient atten-
ton to meet the expenses of her troupe.
The Earl and the husband have made her
so notorious, however, that the theatre at
which che is playing is Gro wded nightly.
The scandalous always draws a crowd,
however, even when that which is
legitimate in the drama fails to attract
notice. Thousands OF people will rush to
see woman who has an Earl for a
manager and a husband vino is sup
posed to be always on the lookout for a
chance to blow the Earl's brains out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Peter Dickey, saw mill foreman in
East Minneapolis, employed stranger
to work in the mill, and advanced money
for his benefit. Among other items
charged was 1Oc. for a plug of tobacco,
which excited the deep indignation of the
penniless employe. He swore out war
rant against Mr.. Dickey for selling to-
bacco without stamp, and the aston
ished mill man was brought before the
United States Commissioner. After a
brief examination the case was dis
missed. MIR. Dickey's attorney charged
$50 for his services,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The Republican papers OF Massachu-
sets are very much troubled because
John +. Andrew, the Democratic nominee
for Governor Of that State, has only been
identified with the party for two years.
The Democrats seem to be satisfied with
Andrews conversion to the principles
and practices Of Democracy, and with the
thOrOughness OF his initiation into the
party. ne has evidently repeuted of his
Republican sins, and drought forth
fruits meet for repentance" Certainly
the Massachusetts, Democrats cannot OBJ
iect 10 such man as this when they re-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

From the Neac York Sun.
Are the long summer days as bright
As they were long ago;
Or docs a mist obscure my sight!
Alas if 1t be SO
! must not hope as years 90 by
To zee the glory In the sky,
The beauty of the trees and flowers,
Which made so glad life's m ornlng hours;
But how, with all this beauty gone,
Can live on2
/ have no wings to mount on high,
AS had long ago;
do not ask the reason why
do not care to know.
1t would not make this solitude
Less hard to bear were / to brood
And seek from Providence or Fate
The wisdom which would come too late
To help me, now that youth is gone,
To still live on.
Death does not seem so sad to me
AS 1t did long ago;
Life is sadder m ystery,
At least find it so.
! cannot say | hope or fear,
drift along from year to year,
80 tired, so worn in heart and brain,
do not care to live again;
And yet, with all cherished gone.
must live on. Sara Je91ett.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

1t is probable that quite a breeze
will be stirred up In Baltimore in the at
tempts to enforce the ''blue laws" OF that
city, which forbid the sale of anything on
Sundays except milk and Zoe, not except
kng even soda water and paregoric. The
law, it Is presumed, will be enforced with
the usual discriminating care, allowing
nothing illegal to be sold except liquors
and beer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The New York Times has undertaken
the vindicstion OF Mr.. Sedgwick, who, it
NAV be remembered, recently went down
TO Mexico on a special mission. 1t prints
letters from member of the Jockey Club
and swell known gentlemen" the Chief Of
Police and the hotel keeper certifying that
II Mr.. sedgwick took too much OF the
''O-be-Ioyfup they did not notice any
thing out Of the way in his conduct. 1t
Ne not stated whether he was put through
the crack walking test.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
A Chance for Chandler.

From the Nel0 Fork Star (Den,.)
=, 1t 10 said that Gov. Moody Currier, OF New
hampshire, will utilize the opportunity pre-
sented by the death of senator Pike to thrust
W william +. Chandler into the United States
senate. As the Republicans Of New Hamp
sure nave again and again refused to give
INA position 10 Mr.. Chandler, such action by
the Governor will be wilfui defiance OF the
OPINION of his own Daily Id New Hampshire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

FROM the Philadelphia Record (Dem.)
The man who looks out for himself is the
only one properly cared for. When the State
or the church or secret brotherhood or some
benevolent organization undertakes the task
IL Is sure TO blunder. Witness the bit Of pa
ternal legislation in regard to store orders,
perfectly proper and judicious in its ams,
put mere pitfall to the feet of labor. The
law was never enforced when 1t was deemed
constitutional. But there is nothing to pre-
vent laborlng men from breaking up the sys-
tenn II they be agreed that it is an injury to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Georgia granite will probably be the
rock on which some of the Cincinnati
politicians or contractors will wreck their
frail banks. 1t seems that it is still cheaper
in Ohio than it is In Georgia. This is
probably owing to the low freight rates,
which makes 1t cost less TO haul it about
than To keen il at home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

"a. d. Baker, OF Prairie Centre, ILL.,.
sent quantity OF honey to a Chicago
commission merchant. In order to test
the merchants honesty Mr.. Baker went
10 Chicago and purchased bis own honey,
paying IA cents pound for it. When the
returns from the consignment came back
to him at Prairie Centre it was repre-
scented that the honey had been sold for 10
cents a pound.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Ii might be we'll for some of the Repub.
iican candidates for the Presidential
nomination to note the fact that there is
no Republican party in any of the South
ern States, with three or four exceptions.
1t cannot be doubted, however, that al
legged delegates from all these States will
be hurrahing IN the next Republican con-
Yention for the candidate that makes the
highest and best bid for votes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12
A new employment in this country for

A new employment in this country for
women, and a most attractive one, has
been suggested. 1t lie the growing of
flowers for their perfume. There is now
no necessity for the two most charming
productions of nature to waste their
sweetness on the desert air. AS an &C.
cupation for old maids, the perfume in
dustry offers innumerable advantages
over the raising of cats
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

A big eagle that measured nine feet
from tip to tip, captured last spring near
Binghamton, N. Y, was released the
other day, On its leg is brass tag CIV
ing the date of It's liberation, and Offering
cash prizes for the return OF the bird.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12
About the Henry George Boom.

From the Neto York Times tInd.l
Mr. Henry George seems to be making pro-
9ress backward. His canvass has now be
come canvass of lrresponsibles of all kinds,
ana as Mr.. Georges dangerous weaknesses,
MS meek submission to class dictation, his Gu
rlous ignorance OF municipal affairs, and the
oauness OF his economic theories have come
70 De better understood and appreciated the
limits OF the movement in mis- support are
more easily determined and they fall very
much short Of the pretensions Of his advo-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The Alabama school fund for the pres
ant fiscal year is $4,000, not including
the poll tax, which will probably not
bring the amount up high enough to insure
schools for more than three or four months
In the year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The selling OF wedding presents is said
TO be customary, If not fashionable, in
certain circles in New York. Probably
psle fashionable wedding present of the
future will not be a silver card receiver,
but good-sized gold coin. There would
then be chance for thrifty relatives and
friends to get rid of counterfeits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

1t is now denied that cocaine is so dan
gerOus as has been reported. A remarka-
bic thing about this drug is the decline in
price. Two years ago it was sold az 75c. a
grain or $325 an ounce. Now It can be
had in New York at So IS an ounce, or
about what quinine was sold for at retail
only few years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Glendower Evans Brown, OF Campo
bello, n. b., has not only fine name, but
fine lot OF living ancestors. His fathers
father and mother aud grandfather and
grandmother are alive, and so are his
mothers father and mother and grand
mother ana her father and mother.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

LegisIators-elect will have more than
their share of letters during the next three
or four weeks, and the candidates for the
Judgeships and Solicitor GeneralshIps
will be liberal patrons OF the Post Office
Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

In 1870 Meridian, Miss, had 300 in
habitants; in 1880 the population had in
creased to 4,O05, and a census taken by
the CITY last July showed population of
TOO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

It seems that good many of the female
suffragist women OF New York are deter
mined to vote in the coming election or to
know why the ballot is denied them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Some of the Tennessee Democrats pro-
nounoe Bob Taylor the best stumper that
Bate ever had, and it has had some very
good ones.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

1t is suspected that Gear Alexander
ard Emperor Francis Joseph will not Os-
culate very afFectIonately the next time
tney meet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

The chestnut bell has been superseded
in Buffalo by the liar card. When the
story teller becomes too enthusiastic in
his exasgeratlon the listener hands HIM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-12

Henry Clews might as well 90 TO join
Virgins and crawl into hole. Georgia's
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
r. p. BLALACK,
j. T.. MAYBURY,
Commissioners Of Local option Election.
Inspectors Of Local Option Election.

Beat 1-Wards-Lorenzo Ward. Martin
Tilley, Z +. Ward. w. ii. Finch, Peace
officer. HelyestiOn-Jas. Helvestion, VIM
Howell, jesse Parker. J. L. Moody, peace
officer.
Beat 2-LevOnia-E. G. Wood, G.. w,
Garner, j. K. Parker. w. L. Steede, peace
officer. Jonee-J. II. Carer, G. A. Nelson.
ID. b. Cunningham A. +. Jones, peace
officer.
Beat 3-RobinsOn-Wm. Howell, John
Robinson, Delmas Cr0nier. john Wise.
peace officer. Moss POint-L. McIuuis.
s.. D.. Melnnis, ID. O'Guynn. Ira W..
BrOOme, peace officer. Orange Grove
Jesse jackson, Charlton Bosarge, Benz.
Seaman. A. j. Murray, peace officer.
ScrantOu-J. J. LOvett, C. p. Bowman.
Fritz d. Becht. J. T.. Clark, peace officer.
Gull Coast-Geo. w. Tagert, V. Baptiste,
VIZ 5, DOds0n. John Baptiste, peace officer.
Beat -4West PnscagOniaJ, n Pei
ham, Edgar Hull, J.. K. Taylor. J.. N.
Thomas, peace officer. Ocean SPRINGS
L. N. Bradford. Chas. Z. Schmidt, E. AZ.
Westbrook. w. ID. Bullock, peace officer.
Jacobs-Lazarus Seymour, David DeTra-
cey, W @. Bullock. J. L. Ramsay. peace
ou1cer. Bluff Creek-Lyman Roberts. I,
Ruble, Dorman Ware. L. c. CLARK.
peace officer.
Beat 5-Reeves-G. s. Le~atherbury.
Hubbard Parker, A. A. Nixon. John Fair.
leys peace officer. Wilkinson-W. w. |
Broome, German Berry, Westly Ramsay.
9. J. smith. peace officer.
July 2, 1S06. 1e-3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02

Hon. DAVID DAVIS died at his
home IN BloOmingdale, Illinois, on
Saturday of last week, after several
weeks illness. Mr.. DAVIS was
chosen as a delegate to the Chicago
Convention in 1860, and being a
very strong political friend of Pres.
ident Lincoln, worked zealously for
bis nomination. Lincoln appointed
him one of the Justices of the So
preme Court of the United States,
in October, 1852, aud served until
March 8, 1877, when he resigned to
take his seat in the United States
Senate from Illinois. 1t is gener.
ally believed that this action OH the
part of the Illinois Legislature was
a Republican trick to take Mr..
Davis from the Supreme bench,
who, it was thought, favored the
seating OF Mr.. Tilden as the legally
elected President of tie United
States, and thereby perpetrating
the great fraud OF seating Hayes III
the Presidential chair instead of
Mr.. Tilden.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
HANCOCK COUNTY FOR VAN EATON,

News from Hancock county would
Indicate that there is scarcely a
doubt but that the county will 80
for Hon. IL. s. Van Eaton when its
convention is held on the 2lst INST.
A letter from Mr.. W. A. Brown,
Chairman of the County Democratic
Executive Committee, published to-
day in another column, explains
how matters are being conducted
in The county, Each Beat of the
comfy is to be represented in con-
ven'iOu by delegates elected for
that purpose by the respective
Beats. The plan is one entirely in
accord with Democratic principles,
aud calculated to insure a fair rep.
resentatien aud expression of Dem.
Ocratic sentiment without a scram.
Die Or "Jackson county jamboree."
Two of the Beats have held their
meetings and elected Van Eaton
delegates. 1t is hardly probable
that more than ole Beat will Op.
pose him. The principal opposition
to HIM of the county will probably
come from Bay st. Louis, but the
remainder of the county will, as
usual, work harmOnIously together,
aud will hardly be defeated in their
fixed purpose.
We don't know why it is that
fails to appreciate the
of the horrible crimes
Of which Judge Van Eaton has
been guilty during the past term, but
il may be that there were fewer office
bankers in that neck of tue woods
than i'll her sister counties. AT any
since Judge Van Eaton has
worked faithfully in the interest of
our hitherto neglected Coast, We
nope to e u county hold her
lose over the stencil that has been
and give him her support.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
Beat Meeting, Hancock County.

Pursuant to call OF I. NJ. Favre
chairman of the Democratic Execu
tive Committee Of Beat No. 1. o.
the county Of Hancock, Mississinpi
a meeting OF the Democracy of said
beat was held at the town ball OF
Pennington, on the evening of Sat.
urday the 9th day of June, 1886.
for the purpose Of selecting dele.
gates to represent the beat in the
county Congressional Convention
to be held in Gainesville, GU the 2Ist
day of July, 1886.
The meeting was called 70
order by w. A. Brown of the ex.
ecutive committee Of Beat No. /.
On motion, dnly seconded, w. n.
StOcker was elected permanent
chairman and Z, l.. Gusman, secre-
tary.
On motion, It was unanimously
decided that The chair be authori.
zed Ia appoint delegates to said
county CONVENTION, and in compIi.
ance thereto the chair appointed the
following person to act as dele
gates, VIZ: g. G. Champlin, w. A.
Brown, J. s. Otis, JObn Postevent,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
Letter from MOnteagle, Tenn.

June 81, 1886.
Correspondent Demccrat-Star-
The fourth year of Monteagle
Assembly opened June Both. SO
many have expressed their inten.
tiOn of visiting III mountain top,
that it is predicted the number will
reach this year ten thousand. Spe-
cial rates have been secured from
the railroads, who are not slow to
recognize the possibilities of IA
Christian summer resort. Do uot
misunderstood the name as some
have done aud believe the inter.
tainments to mean religious exer
cises. Nothing of the kind. The
weekly proceedings are a pro.
gramme of literary lectures on
popular topics. These are supple
mented 10y Concerts, Music, EXcur.
siOnS, PromenadeS, Sunset parties.
Fern parties, Gave explorations,
Drives over the well.kept roads, or
riding OH horseback. The native
flowers are beyond description, and
every where abound. Twenty. seven
varieties of fern here have 4 home.
The airs bIacing and dIy, the Wa.
tiers medicinal and pure. Freestone
and Chaly beate Springseverywhere.
The fare is excellent. A restaurant
feeds the c~ottaGe:s and tentiteS,
and is accessible, cool aud inviting.
vegetables and milk are
plentiful. Really where these are
Obtaiuable fresh, there is little hope
of physical gam.
The Ana@l, issued by Committee,
furnishes all the items OF expense,
etc. as well rs a well written sketch
of last years proceedings. Address
MIR. j. ID. Anderson, at this place.
Yours, w.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
Total.


The counties OF Pike and Amite,
together elect Que additional Rep.
resentative, which gives them each
II votes in the Legislature and 3
each in the Convention, according
to the opportiOnment act of 1882,
from which this table is made. The
district will then go into conven-
ton with 80 votes. Under the ma.
iority rule IL votes viii be necessa.
ry to a choice. 1t will dcvolve upon
the convention, however, to nix the
rule for making the choice, which
may be majority, two.thirds, or
plurality. Several of the Stockdale
cOunties have held their conven.
tiOns for the purpose of getting up
a Stockdale boom, but from the out.
look, it is highly probable that
Judge Van Eaton will go into the
convention with the best strength
of any candidate in the field.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-07-02
N'esU .gdUreflSessleas ES.
ELECTION NOTICE.
The State of Mississippi,

The State of Mississippi, !
Jackson County. I
Under an order of the Honorable Board
of Supervisors of Jackson county, Missis-
sippi, lssned at the June term, 1886, a
Local Option election will he held il thi,
county. on the
Iwentieb dag of July, 1886,
which election shall be conducted under
the laws governing any general or special
election, but the returns of such election
are To be made to the Commissioners of
Election appointed by the Board of Sn-
pervisOrs.
Ballots will have written or printed on
them "FOIi IIE SALEp' or AGAINST THE
SALE ~
According to the act providing for local
option elections, the Inspectors of Flee
tlOn, or some fit person designated by
them, must make Returns of said election
to tue Commissioners of Election, at the
Court-hOuse of the county, not later than
IL O'clOck noon on the second dny after
said election.
The Board of Election Commissioners
will meet at the office of the Clerk of the
Circnit Court, in Scranton, on Thursday,
July 10, 1886, and sit for two DAYS for the
purpose of registering all qualified voters
who may present themselves and not pre-
viously registered 4; also for hearing all
complaints OF denial of registration. aud
for the lewiston of the registration books
of the county aud the poll books of the
several election precincts.
Witness our hand this, the 9th day of
June, 1856,
Z. p. BLALAcK,
J. Il. MAYBURY,
Ed. BLOOMFIELD,