The morning news., 1888-03-08

But it is certain that the commanding ad-
vantages to inure to Pensacola and a large
portion OF the Union by the completion of
the lines under advisement, cannot long be
ignored.
THE STEvEDoRES
form an important element i'll the business
OF Pensacola. They have an association of
their own and are practically masters of the
situation. Mr.. W. W. Richards. one of the
largest Ship-loading contractors, stated that
he stevedOreS were :, 800 in number and re-
ceived from 50 to IS each per day, accord
ing to the work assigned them. When they
are paid off on Saturday, and congregate in
PALAFOX STREET,
babel of sounds may be heard, and many
lively scenes are enacted. Not even Broad
way, n. Y, for the time is mora densely
packed OF course the major part of their
earnings find their way into the tills of the
merchants 1t is fortunate for Pensacola,
that by special Legislative act, her muni-
clpal officials are appointed by the Cover
nor. This assures good order and whole
some government and renders mob rule i'm
possible. Under the change the city has
prospered wonderfully.
Capt. w. ID. Chipley is the present popu-
lar and efficient Mayor, and no better selec-
ton could have been made.
The harbor of Pensacola, with its great
depth of water safe anchorage, and land
locked surroundings, has already been fully
described by the writer in a previous letter
printed in the MORNING News. We find,
however, that the question of the
REMOVAL OF THE U. S. NAVY YARD
from its present exposed location to a site
quite near the city, which would be per-
fectly secure, is generally mooted and will
probably be laid before Congress. A little
dredging at the mouth of the basin, around
which the buildings of the yard, shops and
appurtenances might be placed, would afford
access to a noble sheet of water over so feet
in depth far out of range of any fleet ap-
preaching the outer defenses of the harbor.
1t IS shame that the government has per-
mltted the present navy yard and its ex-
pensive appointments to lapse into ruin
when the situation is so pre-eminently ap-
propriate and more than 900 miles of coast
line intervene before another station can be
reached at which a disabled ship of war
could refit or undergo repairs. Strenuous
efforts should be made TO induce the Demo
cratic administration and Congress to be
more liberal to the South in the matter of
expenditures for her public works and coast
detenses than the Republicans have been
for the last quarter of century.
PERSONALS
l had the pleasure of forming the
acquaintance of the new Collector, S. A.
Moreno, and was kindly granted access to
his books and shown all over the custom
house, from the roof of which magnificent
view of the city was enjoyed. This gentle
man, whose appointment and confirmation
by the Senate, thanks to the firmness of
Mr.. Cleveland his enemies could not prevent,
is of Spanish descent, and with his ancestors
before him fer more than hundred years
identified with the history of Pensacola. No
citizen of the community is more popular
and respected.
Chandler G. Young, Jr., also, who was
made Postmaster under the present admin
istration in September, 1885, is possessed
of much influence in this section and de-
servedly liked. Pensacola is the second
post office in importance in Florida.
l was pleased too to greet the Confeder-
ate veteran, Gen. William Miller, who is at
this time a member of the State Senate
from the Fourth district. The General,
albeit somewhat advanced in years, is still
well-preserved and hale and hearty. His
lease of life seems by no means drawing to
a close. So NAV the sequel prove.
Another old friend was encountered in
the person of w. o. Butler. formerly of
Fort Gaines, Ga, to whom your correspond
ent is indebted for many special courtesies.
Mr. Butler is a member of the Pensacola
=
and lucrative legal patronage He is bound
to make his mark in the new home of his
choice.
THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
under the management of its new proprie-
tor, Mr.. II. 2. Harrington, and his polite
assistants, more than retains its deserved
prestige in the past. The cuisine cannot be
excelled anywhere, while the viands are the
best afforded by both Northern and South
ern markets. Indeed, the whole
establishment is admirably kept in all
its departments Sad to relate, however, so
far, travel had been unusually light and mine
host had reaped but a slender harvest.
Doubtless when the Sub-Tropical display
loses it's novelty and the Chautauqua exer-
cises get under full beadway at DeFuniak,
the crowd will not give the gO-by to this,
one of the most interesting and charming
of Southern cities. To the ''press gang" Of
Pensacola, which numbers very strong,
your scribe is also greatly indebted for
many cOurtesies. They are power for
good in the community.
Having mentioned in detail one year ago
the several business houses of the city, |
shall or this occasion direct attention sim
ply to the new firms and industries that
patronize the MORNING NEWS to avoid rep
etition. Among the number are the follow
ing:
NJ. j. Gonzales, one of the leading grocers
of the South
William johnson, the unique and witty
proprietor of an extensive general store.
Morrison Bros, who sell an immense
amount of provisions and plantation sup
plies
John Dunn, fine liquors and restaurant.
C. w. Hagerman, the owner of several
saw mills.
Thomas V. Hannah, who represents the
largest millinery establishment in the city.
j. S. Roberts, general merchandise.
S. Y. Gonzales, family groceries.
johnson 81 Haggerty, confectioners.
S. B. Hutchinson, undertaken, who
almost monopolizes the business in his line.
C. Brox, ship blacksmith.
Ship Chandlers-McKenzie& & Oerting, G..
Neirie & Co., and John Bell
Spar maker and lumber dealer James
Kanen.
All of the above, together with the old
patrons and readers of the NEWS, and a
goodly number of other citizens not en-
gagged in trade, express their partiality for
the paper by placing their names on its sub
fcription lists.
Pensacola, despite its isolated situation,
is certainly one Of the coming centres of
commerce in the South. With her natural
and prospective railway con-
nections, brilliant future for this histori-
cal old city is assured. II. H. JONES.
A Successful Enterprise.