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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

We take the following paragraphs from
the Columbus Enquirer San of the 22d:
The carps = going head without delay in
making the preliminary survey of the Columbus
and Florida railroad. Mr.. g. 0unby Jordan
inquired of him about this proposed road. He
thinks there will be not the slightest difficulty
about securing sufficient money 10 build the road.
If the people along the line will give the proper
encouragement.
The Cuthbert Easeyprise in speaking of the
Columbus and Florida railroad, says: eff Mr..
Jordan will give the people along the road an in
timation OF the kind OF encouragement he expects,
then it will not be long before the whole thing
will assume some definite shape. From what
we can gather the people are willing to help the
enterprise all In their power, and that Is as much
as any corporation could desire" The Enter
prize should not be too impatient When the time
comes Mr.. Jordan will let them know what
kind of encouragement is wanted It takes time
and money TO build railroads, and especially the
latter.
Thus we are informed again that the
condition of our getting the road is "prop-
er encouragement along the liue," and it
will not do to lose sight of the fact if we
would have route opened which will ac-
complish for our city and county all that
can be expected. Let US be prepared,
when we are called upon to say what en-
couragement we can give to bring the
road to Tallahassee, to offer subscriptions
in land and money to such an amount as
will assure US the road. The communities
between here and Columbus seem earn
estly unanimous in the desire that the
road should take this direction, and it
would be deplorable for their sakes as
we'll as our own if the Florida division
failed to make up its proportion of
aid 10 secure the route desired. We
do not believe that our people
will let this opportunity be lost by falling
into that state of idle hope without action
which amuses the mind but accomplishes
nothing. Like the Cuthbert people we
would, of course, like to know the amount
of encouragement expected of us, but
as we may readily suppose that it will be
we'll within our resources, the answer
should be ready for the question-and
eve will" be the prompt response to
"will you?"
The impression seems too general that
the road will come to Tallahassee any
how, and this, in spite of assurances, from
those who direct the enterprise, that its
coming depends on ourselves-that it
may seek connection with the Florida
railroad system by some other route that
shall offer Inducements superior to those
that we extend. We should keep con-
stantly in mind that such may be the re-
suit if we forego any effort to control it,
and Tallahassee again be left to hug the
Exclusive phantom Of hope" while other
places distance her in the race of progress
won by their own enterprise.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25
The Biggest and Best of Them All-Old John
Robinson and His Ten Big New Shows
Crowded Houses-Everyone Delighted
An Excellent Show.

AT TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 3O)
At every performance the huge canvass tents
of John Robinson's great Three Ring Circuses
were literally jammed, packed and crammed
with happy, laughing people, In many instances
the employees oil large business houses being sent
by their employers. who purchased the tickets in
bodies of hundred and more John Robinson
desires the outside world to know tina, just as
his mammoth show Is exhibited in the largest
cities 30 Il will be exhibited In the smallest vii
lagos and towns, and that every one of his Ten
Big Shows united and combined, and every sin.
gle member Of his gigantic troupe and every
one Of his great new novelties, and marvellous
veatures will surely accompany him over his en-
tire rodte into the smallest of towns There are
ten thousand new attractions to amuse and in.
struct the young and old, previous to the COM
mencement Of the circus performances proper.
The principal interest seems to center around
the huge herd of elephants ranging in size from
the colossal Empress" to the little twin baby
elephants, the especial delight of the children.
The circus performance is the best bv 4 lone
ways that ever visited Chicago, and Is of such q
pleasing and varied character as 10 make Il diff
cult to single out any act of particular merit.
for they are all OF the very best. For two and
three-fourths hours there is a succession of feats
OF daring horsemanship, tumbling, performance
OF trained animals, wire-walking, acrobatc feats,
bicycle riding and q host Of other novelties. The
laughable antics and tricks of the Twin Baby
Elephants never fail to create the greatest fun
and amusement The marvellous troupe of gym
nastic bicyclers, the startling flight Of the hu-
man cannon ball through the air, the wonderful
and thrilling life leap OF the winged lady of the
the great Roman Catapult, driven through space
at the terrible momentum OF three miles In one
minute, make up reconsideration of startling and
astonishing wonders and amazing novelties new
er before seen on earth.-Chioago Daily Tribune.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25
Gains and Losses.

Full returns of the Congressional cleo
tions exhibit the comparative gains and
losses by each party, which may be. sum-
arized as follows: In New England the
Democrats gained FIVE districts from the
Republicans and lost one district to them,
a net Democratic gain Of four districts.
The Democratic gains were one in Con-
necticut, three in Massachusetts and one
in New Hampshire. In the Middle
States the Republicans gained seven dis
tricts from the Democrats and lost four
districts to them, net Republican gain Of
three districts. The Democratic gains
were two in New York and two in Penn
sylvania; and the Republican gains were
one in New Jersey, four in New York
and two in Pennsylvania In the West
ern States the Republicans gained seven
teen districts from the Democrats, and
lost five districts to them as we'll as one
district to the labor men, a net Republi-
can gain of eleven districts. The Demo
cratic gains were one in Iowa, three in
Minnesota and one in Missouri; and the
Republican gains were four in Illinois,
three in Indiana, two in Iowa, two in
Michigan, five in Ohio and one in Wis
consin. In the Pacific States the Demo-
Gratis gained one district from the Repub-
licans, in California. In the Southern
States the Republicans gained eight dis
tricts from the Democrats, and lost four
districts TO them. The Democratic gains
were one in Louisiana, one in North Caro-
lima, one in South Carolina and one in
Tennessee and the Republican gains
were two in Kentucky, two in North
Carolina and four in Virginia. Thus the
final statement is that the Democrats
have gained nineteen districts from the
Republicans, and the Republicans thirty
three from the Democrats, change of
fourteen in favor of the Republicans.
This was an off-year election in which
local influences prevailed in districts, and
in the next, when national issues will be
directly inv olved, the Democrats " ill un-
doubtedly more than make up for their
losses and meanwhile they retain their
working majority in the House Of Repre-
sontafivas
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

Pensacola Advance Gasssts. Nov. nj
The malicious slurs, vile ISLANDERS and coward
" inuendos Of which Gov. Perry II tho target
only bring into moro prominence the eminent
services and distinguished ability q one OF the
ablest, most practical and patriotic Statesmen OF
the times. He oils today, with honor to him
self and the State, the high positisn TO which he
was called by the voice Of the people and the
demand of the times, q position unsoaghs By him
self and unasked, until the choice OF the Demo
cratic State Convention declared him the stand
ard bearer of the party and the champion OF
redeemed and disenthralled people At the call
of duty he laid aside his personal affairs and
large and lucrative private business and re.
sponded, as promptly and patriotically As he did
many years ago, when the State called for his
services in . different line of duty.
Elected to the Chief Magistracy of the State,
his administration has been such az to commend
itself to the admiration and meet with the ap-
prevail OF every patriotic citizen of Florida and
of good men everywhere. There has been no
straightforward, manly, upright and answering
discharge of duty and businesslike attention
to the details of every department. and foster
ing care ofthe public interests in every respect
There has been no neglect ofdutv in any respect,
no extravaganza nor any partisan fav0ritism that
can be truthfuy charged against Gov. Pery's
AuiniHiStIatOn UT tn6t W0uIu NC DclicVcO NY ouy
man of intelligence at all familiar with the State
affairs 1t may or may not be that Governor
Perry will be urged by his friends for the United
States Senate, but there are two things certain,
First, he will not lower the high dignity Of his
present position by any unseemly wrangle, or
depart in any manner from the even tenor of his
way or the strict line OF official duty; Second,
should he be chosen to fill the position of Sem
ator from Florida, his State will always find an
able, efficient and devoted representative ever at
his post of duty, and the United States Senate
will be indebted to the State of Florida for a
member who will add new luster to the long list
Of distinguished names already enrolled there.
His slanderers may squirm and hiss and spit
their venom, as such vermin will do, but Gov.
Perry is as far above them as the eagle which
scars among the clouds
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

From the Miltoa News, issAl
Perry-Wioxhan-M
A week or two ago an article written by some
one In Tallahassee appeared In the Jacksonviiie
Herald with the above cAption. A the tune OF
its appearance we took no notice q II rom me
fact that writer who b 90 blinded by .pse1u-
reference TO the best dovernor thai Florida has
ever had, was hardly worthy Of notice. Dot since
this scurrilous article has n1en reproduced In the
t. Pensacola C0nsmerciak and In an editorial Is re-
ferred to as $50 perfect pen picture OF GOV. H.
A. Perry" we cannot refrain from entering our
protest against 90 shameful a. Misrepresentation
Of one Of Floridas noblest sons
When this article appeared in the Herald Mr..
Graves objected to its structures, (tf such they
can be calledl on Gov. Perry's private character
and his mental capacity, In the strongest terms,
and we are only surprised at the weakness OF an
editor who would permit such bosh and oaloer-
dash to appear In his paper.
If Gov. Perry's successful career as q lawyer,
his honorable and noble record as soIdleI, ms
triumphant election to the office OF Governor OF
the State of Florida and his splendid abilities as
shown In his official actions, do not stamp him
as great man, and refute every charge brought
by this anonymous perverter OF truth, tnen
argument Is useless, and we had as well refer the
subject to the inmate of q lunatic asylum to de-
eide
As far as Gov Perrys fitness for the office of
OuItCu OLatGS senator Is COuCCtuCu uClC S0hHOA
be doubt in any reasonable mind about it, and
if elected he will reflect honor on his constitu-
ents, and will do all that can be done to benefit
his section.
The writer's structures upon Bloxham are OF
mild cathartic nature that deserve but little no
tice and we pass him over.
In regard to his praise of our worthy Chief
Justice we agree 10 every word of it, but we have
heard that he has no wish or desire for the office,
and would under no consideration become a
candidate for the office.
With this we dismiss the subject.
We are assured by friend who of all
others knows Judge McWhorter's feel
ings and intentions on the subject, that
under no circumstances would he accept
the position for which he has been
named by some of the manyiwho know
his eminent qualifications for United
States Senator. He loves his Florida
home and the profession in which he has
gained the top round of the ladder, and
would not abandon them for any political
preferment, however exalted.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

&-n GnMoRE HARrrx
In Memory Of Anderson i. PeeIer
Esq.
VIM. ID. Walker, Chairman of a meeting Of
the members of the bar, and of the citizens d
the county of Wakulla, assembled for the pur-
pose of paying respect to the memory OF Hox.
ANDERSON ]. PEELER, deceased, presented to
the court the following resolutions:
Resolced. That it is with unfeigned sorrow we,
the members of the bar, and citizens of WakuIh
county, having heard the announcement of the
death OF our highly esteemed and respected
friend, and lately distinguished lawyer and
citizen of the great State of Texas, Anderson ].
Peeler. He commenced his brilliant career Is
lawyer-a member of this bar; subsequently
he removed 70 the more extended and lucrative
field of practice that opened before him in the
State OF Texas. Here his bright and large intel
lect, guarded by prudence, high principles and IN
swerving truth as well as by his personal and
professional integrity, he rose to be one Of The
nrst and most distinguished lawyers and cit
zens of the empire State OF Texas
Resotoed, That we tender our sympathy and
heartfelt coincidence to the bereaved family and
friends OF our distinguished friend.
hesoIocd, That his honor, the Judge, allow
these resolutions to be spread upon blank page
OF the minute book of this court, as a perpetual
mark OF our esteem and entire appreciation ofour
deceased friend
The Judge thereupon ordered the resolutions
to be spread upon the minutes of this court, and
to be published in the Wakulla Times and the
Tallahassee newspapers
D. 8. WALKER, Judge.
Attest:-NAT r. WALKER, Clerk.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25
Cempesitien for Florida Travel.

A railroad fever seems to prevail in
Georgia, in southern and eastern Georgia
especially. New lines are being projected,
others extended, and great corporations
are purchasing or trying to purchase lines
already built to add them to their syst
ems. The main cause of this activity is
the rivalry for Florida business, and this
competition extends far north of southern
Georgia. The other day important
changes of schedule were made on roads
out of Atlanta, and the papers of that
city and section protest against the
changes, and that they are solely for the
accommodation of travel to Florida and
greatly to the inconvenience ofAtlanta and
the country Whereabouts. This disregard
Of local interests indicates the extent of
the railroad business to Florida, its rapid
increase and the thorough appreciation of
its value by railroad capitalists. They
want their trains to reach the groves that
yield more freight to the acre than hun
dred acres in cotton, and the winter re-
sorts which are sought by tens of thou
sands of travellers. They know that each
year there will be great increase of
travel and freight, and they want to Sc
cure the routes that will reap the annual
harvests already profitable In the infancy
of the development of our State, its in
dustries and commerce. In this struggle
of competition is found the assurance that
one of the best routes into Florida may
not be long overlooked, and that is the
route via Tallahassee, say, and south
easterly down into the Peninsula through
the centre of the orange region to the
sources of the St. Johns river. This
route would cross all the main lines of
road in the Peninsula, and while it would
supply the shortest route into the State
from the Northwest and some of the
Southern States, it would afford to visi-
tors from anywhere the privilege of vary
ing travel by coming into and going out
of the Peninsula by different routes.
Now they must come in and 90 out over
the eastern lines, or by roundabout way
at cost of much more time and money.
We presume that the capitalists interested
in the Columbus and Florida railroad en-
terprise look beyond Tallahassee and see
the promise of line extended diagonal
ly across the Peninsula, fed by all the
roads that traverse it, and tapping the
semi-tropical section of the State.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

The following civil appointments have been
made during the week:
Francis G. Sollee, James N. Hooker, Harrison
Jones, John P. Prall, John o. Bronson, c. s.
Bushnell. to be Notaries Public, State at Large.
John w. Tompkins, to be Justice ofthe Peacs
for Alachua county.
Thomas NJ. Harlee, to be Justice OF the Peace
for Manatee county.
Elem Hicks. to be Justice of the Peace for
Madison county.
William McComant, to be Justice of the Peace
for Hillsborough county.
j. G. Marcy, Jr., to be Justice of the Peace for
Duval county.
John Hughes, to be Justice of the Peace for
Nassau county.
B. A. Brantley, to be Justice OF the Peace for
Suwannee county.
V. P. Simmons, to be Justice of the Peace for
Polk county.
r. FL. Canon, to be Justice of the Peac Er
Orange county.
A. j. Beach, to be County Commissioner m
Putnam county.
Samuel H. Wienges, to be Sheriff of Alachua
county,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25
A Card from Mr.. TOlbert.
MT. TABOR, FLA, Nov. 18th.

MT. TABOR, FLA, Nov. 18th.
To the Editor Of the Florida Herald
DEAR SIR: In the Herald of Nov nth, sec
that the Senator from the 14th district is put
down as Republican. This is calculated to do
me great injustice. as I have never voted Re-
publican ticket in my life. OF course your pub
lication was based upon information from ITALIA
hassee, and know that you will do me the JUS
tice to rectify the mistake. have been voting
for twenty-four years, and have never failed to
vote for the nominees of the Democratic party.
so far as the State and Nation is concerned. If
lighting ring that claims to be the Democratic
party in this county gives men the title of Inde
pendent Democrat, then am that, but never
Republican. Yours truly,
]. NJ ToLBERT
Since the above was in type the FLoRID1AN
also has received letter from Senator Tolbert
In which he states that we were incorrect, In
CHASING him as Republican, and requests us to
rectify the error, which we do very cheerfully.
We are glad to know that the publication was
mistake, the result OF an impression derived from
indirect sources, and accepted in lieu of other
and better information when making up the re-
turns as best we might
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

The following is a correct list of Senators and
Assemblymen entitled to seats in the next Leg
islature:
Alachua-*D.C Martin, Rep, Senator; Assem-
bly-R H. Hall, ]. D. Cromwell w. M. Bitch,
H. G. Mason, all Dems.
Baker-Assembly-W A. Drake, Dem.
Bradford-*J L. Gaskins, Senator; Assembly
j. NJ Johns, G. W. Douglass, all Dems.
Riley johnson. both Dems
Cahoun-Assembly-J. H. Mcclellan, Dem.
Columbia--J. M. Tolbert, DEM, Senator
Assembly-Jas. 0. Farrell, Geo. P. Jones Ind.
Dems., ]. W. Tompkins lad. Rep.
Clay-J. M. Frazer, Dem, Senator from Clay
and Baker.-Assembly VIM. Wilson. Dem.
Duval-P. E. McMurray, Senator; Assembly
II. V. Gibbs, Samuel Anderson, John H,2An-
derson, T. S. Parker, all Reps.
Dade-Assemby- William Evan, Dem.
Escambia-*S. r. Mallory, DEM, Senator
Assembly-A c. Tippin, ]. F. Fillingim, Denis,
p Fl. Davidson, Rep.
Franklin-*W T. Orman. Senator: Assembly
H. e. Hicks, both Dems.
Gadsden-P. B. Stockton, Senator; Assembly
H. H. Spear, s. H. Strom, M. B. Floyd, all
Dems.
Hisboro-J B. Wall, Senator; Assembly
W. A. Belcher, J. W. Matchett, all Dems.
Hernando-A. s. Mann, Senator; Assembly
+. +. Saxon, j. F. Latham, all Dems.
Enthusiastically r. Kelly, Dem.
Hamilon-*Jas. Burnam, Senator Assembly
Jas M. Duncan, w. L. Peoples, all Inds.
JacksOn-*J. Ii. McKinne, Senator; Assem-
bly-T. E. Clarke, Henry G. Neel, w. J. Daniels,
all Dems.
Jefferson-*J D. Cole, Rep, Senator; Assem-
bly-s. Pasco, W. B. Lamar j. J. Willie, W. G.
Thomas, all Dems.
Levy-W. r. Coulter, Ind. Dem, Senator
Assembly,. L. Cottrell, N. A. Bitch, both
Dems.
Leon-D s. Walker, Jr., Ind DEM. Senator
Assembly--S W. Frazier, G. Sneed, J. w. Nit
chell, w. B. Carr, all Reps
Liberty-*W. II. Neel, Senator; Assembly
Thos z. Shuler, both Denis
Lafayette-Assembly- NJ Cottrell Ind
Dem.
Marion-*H W. Chandler, Rep, Senator
Acknowledgements D. Poser, Alonzo P. Bas-
kin, both Dems.
Monroe-Fernando j. Moreno, Senator; AS
sembly-Geo H. Curry, Dem, and Charles Sha-
vers, Rep.
Madison-Caros W. Stevens, Senator ; AS
sembly-J. ]. Walker, M. H. Waring, Henry
Manatee-*John W. whidden, Senator; AS.
sembly-J. c. Pelot, both Denis.
Nassau-Patrick Kelley Senator; Assembly
B. G. Dyal, j. j. Upchurch, all Dems.
Orange-John M. Bryan. Senator; Geo. II.
Brown, r. G. Robinson, all Dems.
Polk-Assembly-U A. Lightsey, Dem.
futnam-OeO. L. FOWler, senator Assembly
-Thos. Hind, Mexican Carlton, all Reps
Suwanee-B. B. Blackwell, Senator; B. F.
Umstead j. R. Newlan, all Denis
Sumter-*G. M Lee, Senator; Assembly-M.
w. d. Chapman, H. H. Duncan, all Dems
Santa Rosa-Wm. Judge, Senator; Assembly
John Rourke John Woods, all Dems
st. Johns-Wm. Fl. johnson, Senator Assem-
bly-Earnest Washington, Chas. F. Perpal, all
Denis
Taylor-Assembly-Jas M. Hendry, Ind DEM
Volusia-Chas. Delano, DEM, Senator; As
sembly- G. F. A. Bielby, Rep
Waton-*A. r. Jones' Dem, Senator; AS
non, Ind.
Washington-Wm Miller, Senator; Assem-
bly-Walter r. Gamer, both Dems
misunderstanding Clay Crawford,
Dem.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1886-11-25

The figures for Second District are official.
Doughertys majority lie 8,129.
While Davidson's vote in 1885 is 1876 less than
in 1884, his majority is 1884 greater in 1886 than
in 1884. Pendleton's vote in 1885 is 4,51O less
than Lockes vote in 1884.
While Dougheriy's vote in 1885 is 1,644 larger
than in 1884, his majority in 1885 is 1857 great
er than in 1884 Greeley's vote in 1885 is "a
less than Bisbce's in 1884. There were more
votes cast for Norment in 1885 than for Walls In
1884.
The total vote for Congressman for 1886, COM
pared with 1884, shows that while the Republi-
can vote has fallen off 1923 in 1885, the Demo-
cratic vote for 1885 shows an increase of 1913
over 1884. The vote for Walls in 1884 is in
cluded in this summary, but the vote for Nor
ment, in 1885, which is about double that of
Walls. is omitted.
The total vote for Davidson and Dougherty in
1885, 1885. exceeds the vote for Governor in
1884, 32O87, by $685. and is larger than the vote
cast for Cleveland, 81, 700, by ,616 votes.
In 1884 the Democratic majority in Florida
on Governor-was 1926. In this off year of
1866-for COngressmen-it IL 10,23S