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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Peasant or Yeoman?

COuntrgDadn ta tie Atlanta Journal,
A college professor in Georgia town,
in a recent interview, laments the absence
OF a stratum in Southern society which he
denomiBates "a white peasantry."
1t is assumed that he uses the words
peasant and peasantry in their proper
sense, and with Il consciousness of their
full scope Of meaning. He speaks Of "a
peasant class" also. which would seem to
imply his familiarity with the European
Specification OF the term.
IT, then, we are correct in these assump-
tiOus, this college professor wants ''the
lowest class OF tillers Of the soil" He
does not want ga bold yeomanry," which,
according to Goldsmith, is the backbone
of State" In other words, be wants a
class Of hinds-slaves In everything ex-
cept name-and he wants these 10 be
"white."
Now, we will be bound, this same COL
lege professor is a protested Democrat. II
interrogated on this point, he would prob
ably tell US that he is a disciple of Jeiier-
son. But Mr.. jefferson. who got his in
SEPARATION from Rousseau, started out with
u assumption that every man is a SOW
et IN; that ''all men are created free and
equal" and consequently that all "claes"
distinctions are inimical 20 the Democrat
ic spirit.
We hardly believe, then, that Georgia
disciple Of Jefferson can seriously mean
what ne says when he laments the alb
sence OF "a white peasant claes" Ia the
state. And yet 10 assume otherwise, and
say that the professor meant 'yeomenr
every time be said ''peasanp' would be 10
intimste his slight acquaintance with the
English language.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04

ground to Thsddeus Pickett, at a sacri-
ice OF $3.50. Mr.. Pickett, after selling
part OF the furniture, sold the house and
land to Stephen Kirby for the sum OF
$500. And stephen Kirby has generously
decided 1t to the trustees for school pur-
poses. 1t will be called Kirby Institute.
Ordinary McManus, of Bib county, Is
sued during the month of February forty
marriage licenses. Fourteen were for
whites and twenty-siX were for cOlored
people. Tuesday morning Rev. A. Brown,
colored, brought in seven that had been
accommodating on his hands since 1888. He
kept them after he had married each
couple until he accumulated a sufficient
number to be worth bringing up. When
he received some enlightenment of the
subject from the ordinsry's Office, he
promised that in the future he would be a
little more prompt in brin ging them in.
The property of Hon. B. E. Crane was
sold at administrators sale at Atlanta
Tuesday. A half interest in ten shares
of the capital stock of the West End
Academy was sold to 7. l.. Langton tor
500; twenty-five shares Of stock in West
view cemetery was bought by f. NJ. CO.
ker at $50 per share; thirty shares of
stock in Exposition Cotton Mills was bid
of by j. II. Porter at S96 per share; four
$3.50 bonds of the Chamber of Commerce
were sold to j. II. Porter at $3.50 per
bond. A lot fronting sixty-tiVe feet on
LarkIn street was bought by j. G. Smith
for $I06. A lot fronting thirty-four feet
on Hunter street, and running back 149
feet, near the court house, assessed at
$1,000, was bought by F. NJ. Coker at 3d.
105. The brick residence on Washington
street, assessed at $l8, O0o was sold TO T..
l.. Langston for $4,000. The terms OF tie
sale was cash. The sale Of the warehouse,
the most valuable property, was post
Doped.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
AGOOD DOG.
He Does Much of the Work of Well
Trained Negro Servant.
From me Fort Gainss tGa.a Adssrt'ser.

From ths Fort GGiaass (Gd.l Adgsrtiser.
Judge Graham, just returned from Alb
beville, tells the following dog story:
While seated around cheerful fire in
one OF the splendid rooms OF the Lee house
engaged in a pleasant conversation with
A. j. Farmer, OF Shorterville, and NJ. W..
Kelly, of Columbia, another gentleman
Just up from Columbia came in and joined
the party. The conversation turned upon
bird bunting, fine guns, and well-trained
dogs. when the new arrival related the
following: Some years back he owned
bird dog, for which he refused an offer OF
$3.50, and that il he was now in position to
need such an animal, he would consider
her cheap at $1,000. A remark, evincing
some Incredibly escaping MIR. Kelly, the
gentleman reiterated the statement, ana
gave some OF her various useful qualih-
cations and attachments. He said that
she was worth more about the house and
yard than negro for which he would pay
So or 81 per month. She would go ON all the
errands required with the utmost acourR-
cy and dispatch, going every morning To
the post office, b miles distant, and return
ing before breakfast, bringing the mail
and other packages frequently aggregat-
ing or 10 pounds in weight, and that forty
men could not take a single letter from
her. When not engaged on errands she
would tote chips by the basketfull all day
long. In the field she hadn0 equal; ana
that should his ammunition become eX-
hausted and be 10 miles from home, he
could send her home aud in very few
minutes she would return with full sup
ply. That he could, after tramp OF 20
miles through the country, make her re-
turn on the back track and bring him
pOcket-knife, lost soon after starting in
the morning. That she was remarkably
handy ia the bedroom, would at his bid
ding, carefully unite and pull OF bic shoes
She would show with marked apDrecla-
ton of the sentiment, her preference OF a
dead rebel over IL live yankee, that she
WAS a beautiful dancer and most grace
full walter, would lead horses to water,
hold them when hooked to buggies, ana
was an expert rider.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Pea Sanders.


FFdnl me IOccOU (Ud.! NetoS.
Old man Pea is probably the most nOto-
riOus "mOonshiner' in North Georgia.
He has been in Fulton county Jail eight
times on the same charge.
We saw old man Pea on Saturday nights
north bound tram. He was just out OF
jail on his way home.
The Toccoa people will appreciate the
old mans appearance when we say that
he would remind you lOrcibly OF Grip
ScOtt.v
With an old fiabby wool hat, rim turned
close against the corner on the left side,
and keen searching eye that was never
daZed during his rs years Of life, old
man Pea is the perfect image Of some civ
ilized independence. Nothing abashes
him.
He is afraid of neither man, woman, or
beast. He is an incessant talker, and
loves TO tell of his tricks on the revenue
officers.
His latest dodge: just before his last ar
rest an officer got of the train at BelltOn,
near which town he lives, aud started
over to old Peas house. He met an old
man In the road.
''0ld man, do you know Pea SandersW
"Ohi yes; bought many er gallon er
liker from him."
where does he liveW
"Right down thar"
els he at home2'
'Guess so; if he amt the old 'oman
is"
Good day, sir" said the officer.
"Good luck to We" said the old man.
The officer marched on to Old man Peas
house. Old man Sanders turned around
as the officer went on and muttered to
himself, ''Guess you won't tnd him to-
day, mister"
We said to the old man, "Mr. Sanders,
do you intend 10 keep on mOonshIningW
SAID he: Them fellers in Atlanta axed
me that ana / told 'em ! never made any
rash promises"
"Guess, tnen, you mean to make some
more mountain dew"
"Let 'em prove it if d0.'e
Tue old man seemed very we'll satisfied
with his Imprisonment, and among other
things said he had been "b0arding at the
United States hotel in Auntlanter. They
treated me very well, but hkter iroze up
in that cold SPELL"
A young flour merchant from Atlanta
engaged him in conversation.
Said he: "Mr. Sanders did you buy
still before you left Atlantar'
"Ohi When | want another one, |
thought would come around and get you
TO make it for me-"
The old mans ticket gave out at White
Sulphur and the conductor started to put
him OF. Col. r. Schaefsr, OF IOcc0a,
stepped forward and paid the fare. The
old fellow, chuckIing to himself, said,
good friends Is better than money"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
A Remarkable Dog.
ICON Me cqrnesrllle O. Reql.le

From the CdrnesUHbs (Gd.) RegtSter.
Capt. II. 5. Moseley owns a deaf pointer
puppy that is a somewhat remarkable
dog. He keeps a general outlook over the
place and manifests far greater interest
In everything about the lot than any OF
the family, his chief occupation, however,
is TO look after the stock. II strange stock
are turned into the lot or stable. he never
rests until they are carried away. he
knows the stall 10 which each mule, COW
and yearling belongs. If mule or COW
gets into the wrong stall, he barks and
worries until be gets IL 10 the right place.
In fact he seems 10 know the proper place
for everything, ana he makes IL his con-
slant business to. keep everything in its
place. II saddle or set Of harness is
misplaced, be banks, hOwls and tugs until
he gets it in It's right position. When he
wants water he goes into the house, puts
his fOreieet upon some member Of the
family, ways his tail, and shows plainly
that something Is wanting. He starts in
the direction of the water bucket, and II
no one follows him, he goes back and
makes another effort, and II any one
starts in the wrong direction he tries 10
head them OF. He shows a degree of in
telligence and reasoning capacity that Is
almost human, and devotion 10 ais self
constituted duties that Is more than hui
man.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
GEN. LEEs GENEROSITY.
He Gives Ragged Soldier His Gum
Goat In - Heavy Rain.

He Gives q Ragged Soldier His Gum
Goat In - Heavy Rain.
Atlanta (Ga.) CORRESPONDENT Macon Tslsgraph.
Here's an incident OF Gen. Robert E.
Lee that has never been published. Col.
Chapman, the special internal revenue
officer who is stationed here. was Colonel
OF Mosby's regiment. Frequently Mosby
was of making privating seoutings, ac-
cOmpanied by only few trusty men. In
such cases he left Col. Chapman in COM
mand. Early in January, in 1855, the
Colonel went to Petersburg TO see Gen.
Lee about moving a part of Mosby's COM
mand for the remainder Ofthe winter down
near Kinsale, on the Potomac river. While
the Colonel was talking to Gen. Lee, they
were interrupted by the arrival of a special
courier. The day was very cold. There
had been rain Tor several days. This day
the rain had fallen IN torrents. The war
was drawing to a close. and rations and
clothing were very scarce. The courier
was wretchedly clad. He had no over
coat. His suit was very much worn and
was soaking wet, for be had ridden many
miles that day in the drenching rain.
Gen. Lee drew a chair to the small wood
fire and babe the man take a seat. When
he had concluded his errand and was
thoroughly warm, he rose TO go. Gen.
Lee glanced at him almost furtlyely as il
he felt that the soldier was ashamed TO
have mis- poor attire observed.
Are you returning at once TO your
GeneraPsW inquired Gen. Lee.
Eyes, sir" was the respone, "if my
horse has finished feeding"
sit is still raining very hard" said
Gen. Lse; shave you no rubber coatY
"Oh. that don't matter, General" was
the eVasYe but brave answer.
Then" says Col. Chapman, seen. Lee
renamed silent a moment, walked 10 the
wall where his rubber coat hung, took it
down and gave IL to the soldier. who pro-
tested in vain against Gen. Lees depriV-
ing himself. "Pll tell you" continued
Col. Chapman, ''there were many Gener-
ais In the army who would have risked
their lives for their men, but Lee is the
only one saw part with a gum coat on a
rainy day 10 dead winter. aud that 10 a
private who was not even Immediately
connected with Gen. Lees command"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
The Freeman Family.

A correspondent from TOccoa, in the
Atlanta Journal, thus writes OF the fam
lily OF the hoy murderer: Mai. Freeman
is about 20 years OF age. and 10 a gentle
man Of refinement and extensive literary
attachments. Delicate health and trouble
have made inroads upon his constitution,
and he Is broken, gEay-haiFed, sorrow
stricken man. BE has not lost u day
from his business, but he looks ten years
older than he did before the fatal Feb. TO-
Mrs. Freeman was Miss Mary Patrick.
and came OF wealthy and aristocratic
family. She is a lady Of medium stature,
black hair threaded with gray, and is
quite a fine looking lady for one OF her age.
She is pleasant and entertaining among
her friends. She visits but little. Their
family consists of nine children. Msj.
and Mrs. Freeman, and two Of their chill
dren are members Of the Methodist
church,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
A Gin from Breckenridge.
Fron ne BaeIev tGa.l Batlner.

FT0Ol ne bdTLeV thH.l Bd1lnfT,
Hon. SeabOrn Hall, OF this county, has
a fine gold watch which was given to him
by John q. Breckenridge in the year 1860.
At the close of the late war Mr.. Brecken-
ridge saw proper to make his way South
and make as little fuss as possible. He
came to the residence of MIR. Hall and
asked his assistance In making his way
through Georgia into Florida. Always
ready to do an act OF kindness, Mr.. Hall
got Uncle Gard Wiley to pilot the would
be President TO Florida. The trip was
made safely. When Mr.. Wiley took his
leave to return home. MIR. Breckenridge
took fine gold watch from his pocket
and said: ''Give that to Mr.. Hall as a
token of my appreciation Of his kindness
to me in this, my hour of trouble" The
watch still runs and keeps good time. 1t
is not for sale
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
The Longest Slide in the World

From, tie Yellowstone Mona journal.
III we cannot equal st. Paul In the size
and magniticence Of our palace, we leave
her miles behind in the Overwhelming
stretch of our toboggan slide, which, when
completed, will reach from the top Of Sig
nal Butte, at an elevation Of $40 feet, down
its smooth but precipitOus side, to the
plain below, which. gently slipping down.
ward to the CITY for distance of i've
miles, gives TO the people of Miles City a
toboRgan slide not equaled in the civilized
world. The impetus gained by this mad
rush over a constant down grade for this
distance 10 quite sufficient TO enable the
tobogRan to take the dip OF Tongue river,
raise its bank on the other side, and pro-
coed gaYly to Fort KeOeh; but IL is very
probable that the tobOgganers will, when
they have reached Miles City, come to the
conclusion that they have had enough
for one trip and stop oil for supper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Untold Wealth.

Iron, ns fort Paiiey GA Kitror,
Our community was somewhat excited
the other day by the appearance on our
streets Of an honest ola darEey, Kinchen
Jefferson by name, with two-hOrse load
OF gold rock, which he quarried on mis-
land. The old man says ne has sent spec
linens Of this rock 10 the Estate Geogra-
ply who says IL is rich IN gold, and that
he has also reports from Washington that
IL Is gold. A test was made by Mr.. Finch
err, and IL was pronounced gold. The old
and says be has 100000 worth Of IL Ina his
house He is very particular not TO let
any one know where he gets the rock
from, and does his work AZ night. IL may
be that there IL "millIOns in ip'--who
knoWaf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04

fr01t HttneDeV Lettcr'
Speaking OF the simplicity OF the Indi-
ans reminds me that on a trip OF one OF
the American Blackfeet chiefs 70 the East
short time ago be brought home the
secret Of the white mans power. He had
II carefully wrapped up In paper after
paper, and produced IL before an aston
isbed gathering OF his people. He had told
them what be owned, and they were all
expectant 10 gaze upon this wonderful
medicine OF the white man. When the
wrappers were All of there was exposed
10 sight--a German wooden shoe. Again,
when Red Grow was in Winnipeg he wa.
one day treated TO a dish OF ice creams
He tasted IL, and looked out Of the window
and saw no snow, and he wondered. my,
oh N.Y. he said; ''white man wonderful.
This sweet snow ice. On. II IL would
only fall just once a year out home we
would send out all the squaws and
gather IL ALL" and then he passed his
plate for another dish.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
A Regular FACTORY.
from ne Lexington Goa Fen

FFVF" Fte Le7lHNbOH IbhsI hfHO.
In quiet way, as he always does things.
the Hon. James NJ. Smith is doing big
thiHEs on his big farm In this county. The
finishing touches are now being put upon
two buildings there, one 30x70 feet and the
other 30x 100 feet, which be will Nil with
machinery Of different kinds, some 70
make oil from cotton seed, some TO manu-
facture guano, some 10 grind meal and
-four, some TO dress and finish up lumber,
ETC., all 10 be run by l0O-horse-
power engine which is under a mammoth
shed l00xl0O built OF brick and covered
with sheet iron,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Routed by the Greek Alphabet

From TIE EGtsHtOa (Od.) Messenger.
Brack GoOlsby tells Of little boy who
was sent By ATS parents to enter school in
bis neigh berhOod. just as he arrived at
the school room the class In Greek was
called up to recite. As he entered the
door, one Of the big boys rose, and looking
at him, began to call the Greek alphabet,
"Alpha. beta, gamma, delta, epsilon. zeta,
eta When be pronounced the last letter
the little fellow turned on his heels and
ran as il for life, not stopping until he
and wanted TO know what was the mat
ter. The little fellow said, mamma, Just
as / got In the school house, one of the
big boys got up and cried out, Alfred,
beat bin, d--n MIN, pelt him, help TO eat
him. and just left that school house in a
hurry, and don't want TO 80 TO school no
10
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Love and MensIea.

IRON fhs LIUs Oah lFE0.l BulletlR.
We received the following note by the
mail the other day, which explains IT,
self:
"B-D, FLA, Feb. %, 1Ss6.-MiSter 3D.
itur: l wish 10 know II the measels Is
ketchin' by the males. The r0sou ak Is
becOs my sweetheart Is down with them.
and wish TO send him note by the male,
and a. never had them am afeerd that
/ Will ketch them. Please ak DR.. over
street an lot me know immegitiy. The
one want ~ rite 10 is deputy postmas-
ter. You know who be is. You're tr0oly,
n. ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
An old Sernenf Track

Eron the Americus tGa.) Republican.
And It came to pass that Eve monkeyed
with the serpent and her poor children
dants, beautiful young girl OF an sdjoin-
ing county, monkeyed with a strange
young man, a secret marriage followed; a
little time OF honey and love, a beautiful
babe, and now it rs deserted wife and
child. left In sorrow and tears. Poor. love-
ly, trusting woman, too pure for earth
and 700 good for heaven, yet bounded TO
hell by devils in the shape and form of
men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
Gniirmra Asmroies.
HEMORRHOIDS.
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Positive.
Iy Cured by Cuticura.

warm bath with CUTIcURA SOAP, an ex-
qulslts Skin Beautiier, and a single apphcs-
uon OF CUTlOURA, the great Skin Cure, VIII
instantly allay the intense itching of the most
ment, combined with small doses of CUrICURA
kE6OLVENT. the new O0d Purifier, three
times per day. 10 regulate and strengthen the
bowels, overcome constipation and remove
the cause, win cure Il ind, Bleeding and Ttch-
ing Piles when all other remedies and even
physicians fail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
ITCHING PII.Es-

] was taken, for the first time in my life.
with Blind Piles, so severe that could hardly
keep on my feet. l used various remedies for
lnree weeks, when the disease took the form
vice of an old gentleman | tried the Curl
cURA. one dDDltcdtiOn regieved the itohino
and was soon cured. / wish TO tell the world
that in cases Of Itching Piles the price OF the
CuTlCURA Is OF no account. From an uns0s
lcited quarter. O. G. KIRBY.
CONO0gD, N. Fl,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04

from ne Braf,st0iok tOa.l AdUertiser and p
Deal
Two damsels OF of color stepped into
the post Office last Wednesday and each
put 20 the afable Mr.. Virgins the usual
question: ANY letter TO- me-" 10 which
came the oft repeated answer; "No letter
for you" As they passed out OF the door
a by-stander beard one say 10 the other:
What de matter wild dis yer pos Office
desc daysY ! ain't got a letter sence dc
las lection. Oars sumhn wrong, shO' -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
ITCHINGPILEs.

began the use of your CUTICURA REMEDIES
when you irst put them on the market, and
know OF two cases of Itching Piles that have
been cured by the use, at my suggestion, OF
these remedies. FIN MARTIN ,
NIRDUN. Ill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
ALL THAT YOU CLAIM

l have tried your CUTICURA REMEDIES and
nnd them all that you claim, and the demand
for them in this section is great.
AUGUSTUS W. COLLINS.
HG0GsToN, GA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
NPLENnIn sATrsrAnrInN

CUTIoURA REMEDIES have gwen splendid
satisfaction to those OF nay customers who
have had occasion to use them.
OuINCY. Ill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
QUINCY, ILL.

CUrIcURA REMEDIES are positive cure for
every form Of Skin aud Blood Diseases. from
Pimples TO scrofula. sold everywhere. Price.
CUTIcURA, Soc; SOAP. 25c.; REsOLvENT. 81.
Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL.
Co, BOSTON, MASS.
Send for" How to Cure Skin Diseases
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04

NEAH Blemishes, Pimples, Blackheads,
- ~ I'm and Baby IIumors,u use CUTIOURA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04

crEEmmA TIRED MUSCLES Strength
80 Tened, Pain Annihilatcd, Iniamma-
1 VIZ ny ion subdued, and MAlariai aud
EM~wl Epidemic Diseases Prevented bv
lfl6sNS IA iii hat infallible aDtidote TO pain and
IN Observation-Disclosures. the CUTICURk
A NTI-PATN PLASTER. Csc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-04
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAG RAPHS.

Salesday's bargains in the state-A Nc
gro who saw the Invasion OF was"
tngton by the British-BiDo county
AIarriages-Capture of Burglar 81
Fort Valley
The Northwestern standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-27
Greeting to O,DohertH.

Never even from the Irish benches
| went up a more ringing cheer than
greeted Kelvin Izod O'Doherty as.
with light step and erect head, carry
| ing with jaanty ease his 62 years, he
walked up the floor Of the House OF
Commons, 8 few short weeks ago, to
take his seat as member of Parlia-
ment 0'Doherty was one of the ex-
lies of1s4s Then a youlg man he wrote
articles il tie newspapers which the
Castle authorities considered treason
able and was put on trial The jury
disagreed and he was put on trial q
second time. This time the jury again
disagreed He was then put on trial q
third time, and the Castle at last con-
victed him. He was sentenced to what
was described as ssinitigated penalty
i'll consequence of his youttl-ten years
traspertation-afad was sent QUITO Van
Dieman's Land He told me himself
that he was at once carried in chains
across q large tract of country there.
II received IN 1856 4 pardon which he
had never eoadescended TO ask for, set
tied ia Queenstown. practieed his pro-
fession that Of physicanl and rose TO
great distinction. He did not give up
politics. but became q member of the
Lower Chamber. and afterwards of the
Senate. He came over TO Ireland last
year. offered his services to the Irish
party, was ioyfulIy accepted, was cleo
ted without contest, and went back TO
Australia to settle his affairs, only re-
naming a fortnight in the colony, re-
ceNing during that time four great
banaaets In the four Australian Capt.
| tals- Melbourne. sydney, Adelaide.
and Brisbane He rushed back to Eng
land in good time for the home-rale
question. When O'Doharty was sworn
in he took a seat next to James Fran
els Aayier @ BBrien. a Nationalist who
was convicted Of treason at Cork IN
1861 and Wha was sentenced, accord
ing to the ancient formula, to be
, hanged, drawn and CHARTERED z This