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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07

Judge Edward d. White succeeds
Mr. Eustis as United States Senator from
Louisiana.
The nominating convention for the
Second Congressional District will meet
at Orlando on the 10th of August.
-Watterson, of the Courier-Journal
predicts that New York will give Cleve
land lO0, 900 majority in November
E. ii. Lewis and Mrs Calvanno,
plaintiffs in the recent Ne,cs- Herald libel
suit, were married in New York on the
5th.
The steel rails and bolts have ar
rived for the Gainesville street railroad
Track laying will be commenced this
week.
The nomination of Mr.. Cleveland by
reclamation surprises nobody but graft
fies millions of good Democrats all over
this broad land.
"A band of colored jubilee singers
has been organized at Brooksville. Dor
ing the summer they will travel through
the North and West singing in the in
terest of immigration to fernando coun-
ty.
Mr.. J. +. Baya, proprietor Of the
Ponce de Leon Cigar Factory, at Lake
City, will soon have on the market fine
and popular brand of cigars, with photo
of our future Governor, Captain F. p.
Fleming, on every box.
The following Floridians were placed
on committees at the st. Louis Conven-
ton: National committeeman, Samuel
Pasco committee on resolutions, An
drew Johnson; credentials, John f.
Dunn; permanent organization, W. +.
Whiteledge
The bark Monrovia sailed from New
York for Liberia last Saturday, carrying
thirteen colored families from Gainesville
Fla, who are to settle there. They are
emigrating under the auspices of the
American Colonization Society. They
expect to reach Africa in August
The movement of The Organization
of German Societies for the protection of
Personal Liberty" to unite with the Ger
man Democratic Organization of New
York is one of the most significant and
important political events of the season,
indicating large additions to the rapidly
swelling ranks of the Democratic party.
The Florida Republicans seem to be
waiting for something to "turn up"
When the Democrats inaugurate their
campaign in Florida the Republicans will
realize that something has been "turned
loose" and when, in November, they be-
hold the big Democratic majority in
Florida, they will discover that something
has stunned up"
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How to Redeem Lands Sold fO,
EAXea

The Orlando Rp1rter has heard several IN
qi;iries made in regard to The manner OF redeem
ing band after il j. sold for taxes. and thinking
perhaps some OF our readers might be interested
to know ust what to do IN tins case has 90
tanned The following Information from Captain
T. Shine, Circuit Court Clerk of Orange com
~ which may be regarded rs official:
As soon as the tax sale is completed, the col
lcctpr makes two reports OF The sale one o which
Is flied in The Clerk Office, and The other IS sent
to the State Comptroller. As soon As these re-
ports are tlicd, the person whose land has been
sold Tor taxes may make aff avi that he is the
boua tt}e Ow ner OF the land, upon which the Clerk
OF HE Circuit Court will ISSUE certificate Of lt-
dempton, which frees the land This affidavit
may be made before any one qualified 10 admin
lister an oath, and may be mace anywhere. The
cost OF The affidavit and certificate amounts To
seventy cents 10 which must be added interest
at The rate OF twenty-five per cent. per annum,
accrulng from date of tax sale. The interest Is
paid to The person who bought in the property,
upon his turning over the amount OF tax money
paid, which OF course goes 10 the county and
STATE.
A TAX deed is supposed to mature a, the end al
4 year, but i Is seldom thai perfect title i
gained in 'hA' Nay. One plan is "a let The prop
cry 90 by default year after year, each success
sive tax ,tc giving additional security to the
titic
While the above is, in some respects
correct, it is not entirely SO. The pur-
chaser at 4 TAX sale must pay over the
purchase moncy-Which is the amount of
State and county taxes and costs-whcn
he receives his certificate. of sale If the
property is redeemed within year. he
gets back his money, with his % per
cent. per annum, from date of his pur-
chase. If there is no redemption at the
end OF The year, he can apply to the Clerk
of the Circuit Court for "A deed
The right to redeem is not confined to
the bomo f,le owner The statute SAYS
Any person, or agent Of such person,
claiming any Of the lands, or part there
OF, or any creditor of such person, may,
a, any time within one year preceding
the sale, redeem any parcel Of said land,
or part or interest in the same, by making
affidavit that he or She is the owner or
agent, or a creditor of the owner of such
lands" &c.
Again, We fail to see how allowing the
property To 60 by default year after year,
50 as to have Succession of sales, can
strengthen a tax title. The title must
stand upon the legality and regularity of
some one sale, and number of sales is
no better than one, if that one be good
one. For What one sale may lack in any
essential requisite to make it legal can
not be supplied from any other sale for
each sale must stand by itself L; may be
well to add that the time for contesting
tax sale titles is row limited to four
wears from the day of sale
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07

The Democratic State Convention has
met at st. Augustine aud has completed
its work, and on the whole the work has
been well done. The duty which was
imposed upon the convention was to
name candidates for the various State of
fees whose election would be a guaranty
OF the perpetuation Of good government,
and that duty it has performed.
The continuance of the Democratic
party III the administration of the gov
eminent of the State, is not merely mat
ter of sentiment, though the sentiment
which attaches voters To party with a
glorious record is a noble one, but il it
be considered only a a matter OF bust
ness, of wise seif-interest, Of prudent pro-
vision for the Continuance of good gov
eminent, OF development, Improvement
and prosperity, it is necessity which
will be recognized hv all intelligent and
di>pas>Ionate men.
The head OF the ticket, Mr.. Francis T.
Fleming, OF Duval. is a man of clear and
strong mind, OF firm purpose, and of un-
bcmished character. The opposition
will find nothing to allege agains; him,
and the people can anticipate with conf
dence continuation under his admins
tratio:. of the blessings of good govern
ment which they have enjoyed under the
administrations OF Drew, Bloxham and
Perry, with an increased prosperity ac-
companying the Increasing development,
growth aud Improvement Of the State.
1t is not necessary that We should re-
hears, the qualifications of each of the
other nominees They are all we'll known
men and we'll chosen for the positions
which they are to fill, and some of them
are among the most eminent citizens of
the State, who have fully demonstrated
their capahility by their past meritorious
services With such ticket and such a
cause,an energetic and vigorous campaign
and GROWING victory at its close are
assured
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
Supporting Cleveland.

I'm Fortune, son OF Councilman Emlr.a
Fortune, OF jacksonville is editor q. Inc Nsz
lork FreenIn, and he shows more god senss
than nineteenth of his race by acAu We i-ia:
the worthiness of President Cleveland IL
edltorially says: " | am convinced that -
pectable number Of intelligent colorei msa Caa
DO more good inside The Democratic par'y ibA1
has been effected by millions OF them in,le be
Republican party since 1876 pulling oAesGais
out oil the fire for politicians who emulate II IL
'erest they do not ieel. an | am going n put lie
matter TO tie test. am not alone in the ?ls'-
ton now take. There are plenty of = WHO
are grallfied at the p,triolic policy ID. President
Cleveland and the Democrats in Col.re>, >ncs
1884 IN matters affecting color-d citizens aud aho
Will DO all We can 10 elect the nominees oi tae
81. Louis Convention. whoever they NAV he.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
Savannah News.l
Florida. Next Governor.

The Florida Democratic convention
made wise selection for Governor. Cap
tain Fleming is one Of the ablest men OF
the State, and he is, besides, an honest
man, and one who will discharge every
duty with a scrupulou> regard for justice
and right. OF course he will be the next
Governor. The Democratic nomination
is equivalent to an election. There VIII
be no faction, in the party hostile to Cap
tain Fleming. He is popular wherever
be is known, and he is know all over the
State
The fact shat he i a native of the State
is in his favor-not because there Is any
feeling against those who are not natives,
because there isn't, but because there Is
certain amount of State pride in elevat-
inc 10 the highest offices those to the
manor born.
Captain Fleming is a quiet, unosten
tatious gentleman. His merit, however,
fully equals his mo1cs'v. He entered the
Confederate army when very young
man as a private and rose TO the position
of lieutenant He was with the army OF
the Tennessee, and an excellent soldier
he was. When the war was over he
studied law and began to practice in
jacksonville. He has been member OF
the Jacksonville bar twenty years, and IN
that time he has won many contests In
the courts. His record has never been
furnished by a questionable act, either as
a soldier or a lawyer. He is a son OF
which Florida has reason to lie proud
He has not more than reached middle life,
being about g. Years of age, but he does
not look to be that old. The reason
probably is that he does not permit trifies
to worry him. Florida has a good Gov
ernor now, and her next one will be a
/ good one.
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LATEST FROM ST. LOUIS.

At II A. VI. to-day we received the following :
JACKSONVILLE, June :, 1SSS.
Special to the FLoRfDIAS.)
Cleveland was nominated yesterday at II NJ
by accsmaion Daniel Dougherty, OF New
York, made the nominating speech.
The chances are that Thurman will be the
Vice Presidential nominee. Grays supporters
have given up all hope
F. A Collins, Of Massachusetts, is permanent
Chairman.
The platform of the last campaign will be re-
affirmed.
The Presidents message was endorsed-the
Mills bill also endorsed
Chairman Barnum favors Don VI. Dickinson
for Vice President.
II is thought the nomination for Vice Presi-
dent will be made to-day. CARTER
LATER.
Thurman was nominated on the first ballot,
receiving ZIP votes. Platform same "a 1854.
Gray and Black were other contestants
CARTER
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
7 n e. nlOn.I
STATE AGRICIG.TGR1 an,
l.ElsE
Ihe Public InNised 10 Witp.
Results of the Experiment.,

The Board OF Trustees Of III. STATE
tural College at Lake Cltv invite. IN
tereSted in this institution, .sp-c. AK n Il
peTImeutal station. 10 b. present % rs.
sion. and see Tor themselys. tn. ,,-..,,... -,
has been made. They viii ~ clt OH.
citizens of Florida generally inv.--.-..... Z
wonderful work which i, bein, .c...r,-.-s =
this experimental station. Ia fhi. 49,.
the growth at every plan. shrub ara -.
tested on thoroughly scientific t-ir.i.f-,
work being done by the students a., So a.,
direction ot Professor k.si. vino. -.
and practical scientist.
Every vegetable proiuct which E, is.,,.
Will thrive IN this sol an clim.-e every -
bic product which il i deSr,.bl.. q, r.s.. =
sible, aud each such product whi.h go -
materially To the Resources %. h.. i..,ai. 49,.
carefully and patiently cxper .rnra-4.i ~
from THIS school are sent oui fr.,;l-,- p. 49,
announcing The Results OF tts,- .xa.-.,.---
with various vegetable ptollct-. xt4r..-
ce>s;ul or unsuccessful
These bulletins are cot very r-rt' r,,,a, -.
Sla'e as advertisements. aoq liin'in, s.--l--. !.
they do, with I'M wonderful eX--l- a.. .-er-
resources oil the ll.ier OF the sol fp ,nis -
lhey also save much irpeb.r. ..lxi-.v ~ :,
pen>e involved in the exper.in-n. 4 80.
various PROD cts which. but .or -f.-.n MA. i.
attempted by MANY settler
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
savannah News
FLORIDA'S CAPITaI
W nat IL Thought OfGhe Political
Outlook ina the Statr.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. Juae The r-,l.r,,
campaign viii no begin Tor I mont. pr 'yoy--
hut preparations will b. ma le tor I. --.,-.1,s
canvass. Col " D. Chiplev tx P-n..s.e
vas chosen a member of The state -x-....-,-
committee from The State a large. ana "a, .-,rs
made temporary chairman oiihe committee ~ +
empowered 10 call the committee .3,-,s--
The organization of the Commute. f,r TIE can.
paiSn i devov upon Col Ca p.-g H. a.
known ability and sncce-, - an orraq z-- in.-,s
satisfactory discharge OF the .!l.;,-, IN. -,.-i
upon him. Florida viii have mo-, excrl.ea,
supreme court composed 81 il p, Nav
Rtney and Mitchell. C1l l. & Won5sri ~
present private secretary 70 GOV PERM Ia. ~
chosen Tor commissioner of agriculture tui 81.
make most competent and A,canlrl sl.,.l-
officer. The defeat OF Dr. Crjl .-.-..- t-e..-
nrer Is sincerely regretted by Al who ka,x d.
the able aud upright manner in which liz "a.
served the State
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
Palatka Daily News.l
What Next?


The people of the State, by the action
of the Convention which adjourned yes
terday afternoon, have taken the first
step towards assuming that full control
of the government which belongs to
them. The work connected with that
first step is done, and it has been well
done.
The people might, acting each individ-
ualy by himself, construc: tickets Of diff
fering personalities, but it is, as whole,
a good ticket. Those selected are repre-
sentative men, most of them men of expe-
rience in affairs, and those of them who
are not are men of broad views and of
high ability. 1t IS a ticket for Democrats
to point to with pride ana confidence.
The first step, then, has been taken with
confident assurance, and it is firm and a
good step. What shall the next be p?
The highest unit of our system of local
government has acted. The next unit
to act is the county In the counties the
people this year are to assume full con-
troll Of their local affairs. With the
action of the State Convention the work
is by no means completed. The coun-
ties, in the first place, must supply to
the executive branch of the State Gov
eminent the initiative. As the authors
of the Legislature, which enacts the
laws which the executive branch exc
cutes, the counties will be primarily re-
sponsible for those laws. In the second
place, the local affairs Of the counties
themselves will be largely in the hands
of the people, and it will depend upon
the people to place the stamp and charac-
ter of their individuality upon THEN
counties.
As the people of county are so will
the local government be. The people OF
the State have shown by the ticket nomi-
mated at St. Augustine what is the gen
cral standard of Florida. Each county
must now take care that its action IL
fully up to the standard of the State
that it upholds and supports the dignity
of the State as the State upholds and
supports the dignity of the county. One
will in great measure depend upon the
other. We know what the one is-what
shall the other be? There is great work
still to be done-that it shall be we'll done
must be decided by the people of each
individual county, and that it shall be
we'll done in the county, each individual
in the county must take the matter home
to himself and decide for himself as &c
what is his individual duty. 1t is duty
that cannot be delegated-each one must
decide it for himself.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
Florida Bmmi z ration Association.

The following from the Committee on
was submitted and unanimously adopted {:
WHEREAS, The question of immigration is of
paramount interest To the material and perman-
ent advancement OF our State, and our efforts to
properly advertise the great advantages which
we can offer for industrious and enterprising sell
tiers cannot succeed without the proper financial
aid therefore, be il
ResolUed, That we call upon the citizens of
Florida to use their endeavOrs TO send rs Their
rep. esentatives to the next Legislature only such
men as have the interests OF the whole State at
heart, and who will lend their influence to Sc
cure such financial aid TO this enterprise as is
commensurate with It's importance, and who
will formulate wise legislation looking to the
protection of the Stale III her every interest, es-
pecially that of health.
We also urge upon our people the importance
Of organizing themselves into associations in
every county and town tor the carrying out and
furthering the purposes and aims OF The State
Immigration Association, and we recommend
unity Of sentiment and co operation OF plans in
order TO harmonic the varied interests of all
our citizens the farmer, the fruit-grower, the
transportation lines, the merchant, the trades
man. and the abOrer, whose interests are SO
closely blended that an injury to one is mis-
fortune TO all. Thus shall We all be found work
ing together IN furthering The peace and pros
perity of our beloved State.
REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE on FINANCE.
Resolred, First, That $240 he raised for the
purposes Of the Association for The ensuing year
Second, That we set apart ne-thrd ofthis sum
for The transportation companies TO raise or thar
proportion to the amount raised
Third, That the remaining iwo-thirds Of the
said $24, 900 be raised in The following manner ::
That each county be assessed for such an amount
as is in proportion TO the valuation of the prop.
erty in said county to the total assessed value of
property in The several counties in the State
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
$S6,265,662

"A colored mar named Matthews, liv-
ing in Albany, New York, has been
chosen by the Democrats as an alternate
delegateat-large to the st. Louis con-
vention. 1t will be remembered that
Matthews Is the man appointed to an
important office in Washington, and
whose nomination was rejected by the
Republican Senate. The Republican lead
ers now realize the fact that "chickens
are coming home roost." The insult of
fered the colored race by the action of
Republican Senate will cause many thou
sands of colored men to act with the Dem
ocrats.- Gainesville Advocate.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07
State REL 4. w. Owens, Relttor, vs. w D.
Barnes. Comptroller, spondent-Molon for
Alternative writ OF Mandamus

y. w Vt, >. w.
Barnes. Comptroller, Respondent-M Motion for
Alternative, writ OF Mandamus.
MAXWELL c. j.:
|. White in lis ordinary sense the word con
viction " is used to Indicate the aScertainment of
the guilt o. a prisoner by his plea Of guilty, or
by The verllct OF jury, it is often used in "A
broader sense To- include the sentence or iudg
men' Of the court.
> lt.i> used in this broader sense in section ,
OF the Act OF 1893, chap. 3459. in relation To
" conviction fees of State attorneys: and the
"convicion fees ot County solicitors as nre-
scrihed by the Act OF 1897, chap 1871, Sli
being the imr paid 10 STATE attorneys in like
cases, and Ia be pail in like manner, has The
same meaning as in the former act.
Ntiher Safe attorney nor a County so
licitor Is entitled, under these acts, to payment
of Il conviction lee by the State until after sen.
tence n the count against The p'rsOn convicted,
and the failure oi such person 10 pay the same
and a return OF the Sheriff that he has no goods
or chattels ont of which the same eau be made
The last clause of S14 chap. 1871, does not re
move ,lese requirements.
Motion denied.
". Owens, Tor motion; Attorney General,
contra
Mclver Il Chamberlain, Plaintiffs in Error VS..
VIM. g. Marshall, Defendant IN Error-Ma-
rion county
RANEY, j.:
The law as to the issuance of writs of error in
civil and criminal causes, including cases of
htbeds corpus, and rs 10 giving such wrlts the
effect OF "a supersed eas, stated
Charles f. jackson, Appellant, vs. Christine A
Relf etal.. Appellees-Motion to vacate order
Of supersedeas
RANEY, j.:
l. Where a supersedeas bond in a chancerv
appeal does not identify with certainty the de-
cree appealed from, the supersedeas will be va
Gated by this court
= \ supersedeas bond which does not state
the court, nor correctly name the county in
which the is pending, nor designate the
decree appealed from, nor name with certainty
the cause in which such decree was rendered, is
moi a proper suppressed a. bond.
3. Supersedeas vacated without prejudice to
right of appellant 20 file a new bond and obtain
a supersedeas according to the law and practice
governing in such cases.
Motion granted.
&. p Il J. c. Cooper, for motion John w.
Price, ID. 5. Walker, Jr contra.
Town Of Enterprise ct al, Appellants, VS.. The
State ex rel The Attorney General, Appellee
Motion to dismiss appeal
RANEY, j.:
show good cause TO. not filing transcript of the
record on the first day of the term to which The
appeal is returnabe, the appeal will be dismissed
although the transcript may have been filed be-
fore the entry of the motion to dismiss
Motion granted
Frank w. Pope, for motion; John W. Price,
contra.
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Thirty Thousand D~wo.
the Streets OF Paras.


ST LOUIS. June 5-A po,,a
fully 5000 uniformed D-m1,,rs,. paFate b,
o-h'gh' ny Tue people 10 s1cb ~i,oe...s
.ney eou'' ~, es'imatc'. only ~ h''eefs tg
,""u'anus- he PROCESSION siar..-i .'l'ei. n
n"ul' anu wa, s'l'i moving Al l040 a ear
,h S'irrt the .h9roa,s,-.-' re =
Jug ~ '"e convention hall. va, jamms, l 'es
mie-fhe ptvensnis. sd -, ,'''''iei "a ov-l
stairways-wiih such "A ~,lid >. = cutters a.
ines AS perhaps never bef ~. hlnaa =
American CITY. Al short inie,, - '''iei "a A,
tire distance. great arches o. 4 ,,,, 'rf tae n
ana mauc the long vista 4 - Old '7e sees.
ing briliiancy The street ,y,.,.t - >lrDs..
nc'ently i"r t'le procession by tn,o5. 1''s'i ~
are through The mob with ir,,,s pl..
Wlld enthusiasm was evoked .,-.r,.,., 10 e..
display OF Thurman bani,n,. "1s'e By %.
marchers. ah'aS -
rHS' IN hne came The grand ma-.b.t
John l. Martin. and staff. iol.s.t "a. -. q
Battalion OF The Mi>souri y ,i,,,.f - - u Pr
the Marmadukc Guard. o. k,n.. ~ ~, a..
great host -: local IN. III l.t.ry .-..s 4
cations next appeared Will. m ,b......'A Az
DIVISION were political marching 49, =
oy me score incini.ns I ann sny. the II :
Ass'"iauoh' 81 > L"tlis the Cl-v.l,,.i i. IS
OF ONO; the Randall Cab. 81 p -.
N+'' - NlHtI
County (llll Democratic Clib 49,. .Ae O.,
Chicago, and tine H.wkev.- Gin, 49, y .i'''
Iowa 4iiiay
The next division cnn'ainei numb,
liar organizations. particularly ib- K, a
Democratic Club. one tapi,4ai ~rr.-. ;
Topeka Fitmbeau Club. 81 Nm.
marching cubs. each with I band ~ IL
nearly all l"c,t -. Louis -, ,.i .,i'..,. p
the bulk OF he nth division. whae "a Il l.-
contained what Ms one ii ih. f-,,.,....
procession large force 81 yr-.r,n r.. Y
dlers \ magnificent display hv "a. :. :
Fire Department wouni up The pratt -
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The time has arrived for Florida

The time has arrived for Florida
Democrats to begin the work Of organ
izng for the campaign. What is needed
is a club of good working Democrats in
every election district in the State
Thorough organization is necessary to
the successful prosecution of the cam
paign. Democratic clubs can and must
do effective work in the great campaign
Of 1888. Organize for work, and work
will bring victory in November.
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Awarding Medals.

Al the closing exercises OF the Seminary Vest
OF The Suwannee, 10 morrow evening. tour hand
some gold medals Will be awarded IL >,uicats
BY Erastus W. Clark. one gold medal. sptciAl
award for department and scholarship, lSSs-
BY Board OF Education OF the SEMINARY. one
gold medal. scholarship Collegiate Department
One gold medal for scholarship. first class. iIsh
School Department One gold medal, >cloar'
ship, second class, High School Department