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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
IT IS CAPT. BROOKS NOW. =
The Cadets Elect Him Unanimously TO
Their Captsincy.

Their Capt2lncy.
One of the most enthusiastic meetings
ever held by the Cadets vas that held last
night at the regimental srmory when the
COMMITTEES appointed to nominate captain
and first and seco ID lisutenalts reported.
Tbs name Of Lieut. Brooks as captain was
received with deafening applause, The
name of Second Lieut.. R. s. Nell for first
lieutenant, and Sergt. R. p. Lowell for
second lieutenant was q sgs1al for more
applause.
As soon as the committees report was
received an election, which was unanimous,
followed, and the report of the Committee
was ratified. The members OF the
commi tee waited upon Lieut.. Brooks at
his home, on Gwinnett street, and Informed
him of his election. They escorted him up
to the armory, and his presence in the
Cadets room, where the company was
waiting for him, was the signal for cheer
ing and clappi OF han that lasted
several minutes. Lieut. Brooks was very
much affected he spoke to his men very
earnestly and feelinglv, and told them II he
had known that his reslg nstion as heUten-
ant, sent in some days ago, would nave re-
suited as it had, he would have considered
the matter very much further. He accepted
the captaincy gracefully, and told the men
that he was submissive in the acceptance to
their will
There were over sixty members present
Can't. Brooks told them that he wanted to
make the biggest showing on parade day,
jan 10, that the Cadets has ever made.
At the next meeting, which il the annual
meeting, to be held the second Tuesday in
January, the Office Of orderly sergeant,
vacated by Sergt. Lowell in his election to
second lieutenant, will be filed. The Cadets
are happy, and their friends rejoice
with them in getting back Lieut.. Brooks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
JANUARY WEATHER AT SEA.
The photographic Bureaus Forecast
for Next Month.

The photographic Bureaus Forecast
for Next Month.
The pilot chart for January, issued by the
photographs bureau, gives the Atlantic
forecast for the weather at sea during next
month: Stormy weather will prevail over
the northern part of the North Atlantic and
along the American coast north of Hatteras.
Strong westerly and northwesterly gales
may be expected every five or SIX days
along the Transatlantic steamship routes,
accompanied by heavy snow squalls and
followed By clear and very cold weather.
In the Gulf Of Mexico severe northers will
occur as often as once in ten days, and
northerly gales will be encountered occa-
sionally in the Caribbean Sea. the north
east trades will reach their extreme southern
limit. Fog will be encountered more
frequently than during the past month on
the Grand Banks aud off the coast to the
wes5wa ard. Ice is seldom met with south Of
the latitude of Cape Race during Janury; q
sharp lookout should be kept for 1t, how
ever, toward the end of the month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
The Great Hotel organ.

The National Hotel Reporter. says: ga
Savannah paper states that the patronage
of the Marshall house is rapidly increasing
since Messrs. M. L. Harnett & Co. became
the proprietors. In many respects the
Marshall is the best Of the older hotels in
Savannah. 1t has been badly conducted
and shamefully abused of late years, but
Mr. Harnett is already bringing order out
Of chaos. In order that a first-class cuisine
may be provided, Mr.. Harnett has engaged
William P. Davis of Gloucester, Mass, who
will perform the duties of steward during
the winter months Mr.. Davis, who il
known as one of the best caterers in the
north, will also be remembered from his
former connection with the Everett and
Carlton hotels in Jacksonville, Fla.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
AT THE rHEArRR.

Marie Prescott and X. d. MacLean To-
Night in Othello-Bootles'B Baby
The sale of seats for Marie Prescott and
R. d. MacLean in "Othellon tonight began
yesterday morning. The Chattanooga
Times says: "Mr. MacLean makes capital
'Othello, and Miss Prescott does 'Iago' well,
though her many friends are not altogether
pleased to associate her with the willy, in
triguing, miserable-looking villain. Alto
gether the performance given in Chatta-
nooga," the Times says, twas acceptable.
and the lover of the bard of Avon could
immortal lines.n Miss Prescott and Mr..
MacLean are both popular in Savannah.
and in "Othellon they will hardly fail to
receive as much of an ovation as they did
when they were here last year in lingo
MARI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
ooLoRED TROOPS TO MARCH.
The Turnout Tomorrow in Honor OF
emancipation Day.

The Turnout Tomorrow in Honor of
emancipation Day.
The colored people have completed their
arrangements for celebrating Emancipa-
ton Day tomorrow, and as Col. Deveaux
finds that he cannot get off to command his
battalion here, Cap {. w. II. Royal of the
Savannah Light Infantry, aud senior cap
tain of the battalion, will be in command
of the military, which will be accompanied
on the march by Robert @. Shaw post, No.
8. @. A. R., aud the colored civic societies
are expec ell to be In line.
The line will form at 1880 o'clock to-
morrow morning on South Broad street,
the right resting on Habersham, and the
line Of march will be on South Broad to
East Broad, to Bay, to Bull, around Johns
ton square to Congress, TO Jefferso I, TO
Brough on, to Drayton, and south on Dray-
ton to the park extension, where there will
be dress parade and review of the bat
talon, and the Georgia Artillery will fire a
salute
At night the Chatham Light Infantry
will give military hop at tnelr hall, at
Gwinnett and Montgomery streets.
w. b. Royal, captain of the Savannah
Light Infantry, has been nominated as
major of the First Battalion of Georgia
Volunteers, and. Col Deveaux will order an
election soon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
.Bootles, Rahyn no morrow.

The New Years attraction viii be
''Bootles' Baby" which has had such a
popular run in New York with Kate Clax-
ton. The New York World says of the
play: Boobies Baby does not, like
'Fauntle roy owe its attractiyeness to tie
primary and pots lcy of innocence subduing
the gross conventional elements of selfish
ness and distrust. The baby in this case
meets with confidence, ma Illness, bravery,
and faith in the pers IN of Bottles, who is
the central figure, and it is to his generous
nature, aud not to the winsomeness of baby
hood, that we owe the interest of the piece.
Boobies Baby is considerably more of a
theatric production than Fauntieroy. It
has Rhythmic progression that 'Fauntleroy'
has not"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
The Lament of a Clothiar.

Here is sThe Famous desiring to move,
yet compelled to stay. Summer weather in
winter keeps the overcoats on the tables.
Was ever anybody in such dilemmal
Come, friends, and buy suit and help the
poor clothier. You will find 1.-THE Famous
a friend in need. The proprietor will treat
you royalty, clothe you well, and save you
money besides. All he asks in return is to
come and take his goods to save the trouble
of moving them. "THE FAMOUS"
IA Congress St.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

A new lot of Lamps, all kinds, fine line
Brass Fire Sets. Fire Dogs and Tenders.
Coal Vases and Plato Warmers, second
lot.
Rodgers English Cutlery, Carving Sets,
etc. Siluer Plated Ware. Forks aud Spoons
Sets.
Dinner, Chamber. Tea, Fish, Game,
Salad, Ice Cream. Examine our rich Cut
Glass. Large variety of Art Pottery,
English, French, German, Japanese and
American.
Dolls and Toy Tea Sets at reduced prices.
Plush Dressing Gases cheap. Our sale of
Dinner, Tea, and Chamber Sets has been
large, but we have lots left, which will be
sold at popular prices. Don't fail to see
Silya's stock on lower and upper floors.
140 Broughtons street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
NJ. s. cosuLIcH HEARD FROM.
Vice Consul Ivancich Receives a Letter
Sram Him.


from Him.
Vice Portuguese Consul A. N. Ivancich
received from NJ. s. Cosulich yesterday the
following letter, dated Dec. s: ut was a
terrible shock to learn the status of my
affairs in Savannah. I can't help it; my
conscience is clear. went into heavy ex-
penss in Northern Europe to work up my
business, and if my creditors cannot wait
on me, I cannot help it. / am going to
devote the balance of my days TO hard
work. If they had given me a
chance would have come out all right.
There is nothing left for me My fathers
estate Is spent in Savannah. am going TO
start fresh to work for my own living. /
am the worst off of any of them. After
seven hard years of labor in Savannah I
have had nothing except losses. was on
my way to Savannah when / heard Of my
business there. I knew il the things had
been seized could do nothing, and so I
turned away. l will be here in Lussinpic-
cola, Austria. few DAYS longer, when I
win go into North Europe hunting employ
YuautH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
A LIGHT MONDAY DOCKET.
The Mayor Got Through his Court II
short Order Yesterday.

The Mayor Got Through his Court in
short Order Yesterday.
The lightest Monday morning array Of
prisoners known for long time greeted the
mayors eyes as he took his seat on the bench
in the police court room yesterday. Usually
the room is crowded outside of the railing
a ID overfiows into the street of Monday
NOR ing. Yesterday there were but
four cases, three who had taken
their fire water Saturday night, the
sum of whose penalties was assessed at SIT
or thirty-five days. and one Sunday sinner,
Lilly johnson (colored), whom Officer
Rahilly ran in at 5 o'clock Sunday evening
for her obstreperousness, pugnacity, and
billingsgate The mayor charged her SIS
or thirty days.
Up to midnight this morning there were
but two in the barracks, vagrant and a
common drunk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
REoPENINe OF TIE SCHOOLS.

Teachers and Pupils Back Earlier than
Usual-Ihe New southside School.
The public schools reopened yesterday
after the midwinter holiday vacation. It
has been customary to close ths schools the
day before Christmas and 20 reopen them
the first Monday after New Years. This
year they were closed the Friday before
Christmas, and as only a weeks vacation
is allowed, the reopeniug was earlier than
mostof the teachers and pupils wanted it to
be.
The new Southside school on Bull street,
south of Anderson street, will be opened
Thursday. Supt Bakers plan Is to trans
extreme southern section OF the city, and
who now attend the Massie and Barnard
street schools. The scho ! for the present
will have but three grades.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
BEGINNING TO GET COLD.
The Blizzard Not to strike Savannah
Yet Awhile.

The Blizzard Not to strike Savannah
Yet Awhile.
The temperature began gradually to fall
last night after o'clock. and by midnight
it was considerably below So. 1t will be
much lower to-day at noon, and by tonight
it will be cold, but not as cold as
was predicted. It rained yesterday
all over the west, and last night
reports to the signal bureau show rainfalls
in Atlanta, Augusta. and other points in
Georgia.
1t rained all day in the Mississippi valley,
aud the tendency of the cold area has
been to advance northward instead
of eastward, as was predicted.
The precipitation has kept the
temperature high. At Atlanta last night
the temperature was 49, and it is expected
to go very much below that here within the
next six hours. 1t will remain cold two or
three days with perhaps rain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
a Beau gaful Picture.

For one 2-cent postage stamp we will mail
free a panel size photo-engraving of our
popular picture kissing at 4, II and TO-"
Address the makers Of the Anti-Bile Rem
edy, "Bile Beansn
J. #. SMITH & Co., St Louis, No.
am using Smiths Bile Beans and find
them to be the best liver medicine that can
be had. j. P. GRAY, Dell wood, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
BURNED HER wARDRoBn.

A CASTOR Street Lady Loses Her
Clothing IN Fire.
A fire yesterday morning on the second
floor of the double frame building No. 172
CASTOR street, one end of which Is occupied
by Hon. p. M. Russell, and the other by
Mr.. Davis, burned the bureau in Mr.. Davis
bedroom, ana destroyed Mrs. Davis ward
robe, entailing loss OF about 500, covered
by insurance. The building was damaged
to the exelt Of SIS, insured by Mr. Russell
in Wheaton's agency. A sile 1T alarm was
sent in to No. engine house near by, and
the firemen promptly responded and ex-
tinguished the flames. The family of Mr..
Davis was absent, and the origin Of the fire
is not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
peatn of nen1amin Rooa.

Mr. Benjamin Roos died yesterday at his
home, in this city. from consumption. His
funeral viii take place at $50 o'clock tn is
afternoon, from the residence of his trother.
Mr.. Isaac Roos. at Drayton and Gordon
streets. Mr.. Roos was formerly telegraph
operator in the Western Union Office, and
Yves well known 70 the fraternity Of oper-
Ators. He was brother-in-law of Mr..
Samuel Gers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
an important Rlanant

OF the success Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
fact that every purchaser receives a fair
equivalent for bis money. The familiar
headline 100 Doses One Dollar" stolen by
imitators, is original with and true only of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This can easily be
proven by anyone who desires to test the
matter. For real economy, buy only Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Sold by all druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at the shortest notice and in the
atest styles. We carry an extensive and
well selected stock of fine papers, envelopes
and cards especially for such orders. Sam
pies sent on application. MORNING NEW
Printing House, Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

Another Lot OF These Splendid Goods
just In at Lowell & Lattimore's.
There are lots of cook stoves everywhere,
but it is hard to find any to come up to the
Acorn make. These goods are most care
fully made. Every portion of them is
clean, smooth, and well finished As a
more than one million are in use. Lowell
81 baltimore claim for them that they are
the best goods sold in Savannah beyond all
doubt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
Sirocco Tea.

We beg to call special attention TO
the fact that we are Indian Tea Plan
ters, and proprietors of the tea
gardens on which Sirocco Tea is
grown. Others selling Indian teas in pack
cts or bulk, must first buy from US, or our
fellow planters.
American headquarters, 1896 Broadway,
New York. Davidson &c Co., tea growers
and importers.
Savannah agents, Lippman Bros, Lipp-
man block
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
Clubs.

The following named clubs, Commercial,
at Augusta. Ga; Seminole, at Jackson
vile, Fla; Cape Fear, at Wilmington, N.
c.: Guards. at Savannah, Ga, supply their
members with the Herman CorteSh cigars,
made at Key West and sold by Lee Roy
Myers u Co, Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
FOR ABUSE OF ALCOHOL
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

LEO 6OESkOrQS AClQ FnOep0aJBs
DR.. w. e. CRANE, Mitchell, OAK, says:
ut has proven almost specific for this
disorder; 1t checks the vomiting, restores
the appetite, and, at the same time, allays
the fea. of impending dissolution, that is SO
corars on to hsTvy mixers"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
Awaiting the New steamship.

The Kansas City is expected in port be-
tween II o'clock this morning and o'cl-ck
this afternoon. There is great deal of
curiosity TO see the new steamship. The
various craft in the harhor will welcome
her with dipping colors, and ear-piercing
whistles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
CITY BREW trIns.

Oglethorpe Lodge No. l, l. o. O. r., meets
this evening.
About fifty employees of the Seville hotel
at Seville, Fla, passed through last night
TO open up the Fllrida hotel for the tourists
travail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

1t is fact that cannot be disputed that
all who use Shepard's B. B. Cologne once
viii always use it in preference to any
other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

When everything else has failed to cure
Consumption. Brewers Lung Restorer has
had the desired effect, and the patient re-
stored to perfect health.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
REcHABIrEs RLEoT OFFICERS.
Georgia Tents Officers Chosen for
Next Year.

AT regular meeting of Georgia Tent No.
ISL, Independent Order of Rechabites, held
at Yonge's hall last night, the following
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
term:
Shepherd-J. Q. Fenley.
G. R.--W. II. Barclay.
P. @. R--Dr. G. Backman.
ID. R.-T. NJ. Il iynes.
Treasurer-Lewis Virgins.
Recording Secretary. E. Hutson.
Financial Secretary--S l., Cole
Levite-D. H. Dixon.
l. &C. Z. Kellam.
o. CIV. +. Crosby.
The following we're appointed:
II. s. TO c. R-W. B. Bevill.
L. s. to c. R.-A. J. Thorpe.
r. s. to d. R.-C. c. Clarke.
L. S. to D. RI. K. Evans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

II yo want to cure cough, use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, the reliable remedy. 25 cents.
Salvation OH is thu cheapest and best pain
cure on earth Price only % cents bottle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
New Year Fire W. rks.

We offer for sale few boxes of fire
crackers 40 packs to box at only 81 per
box. A small lot of assorted fireworks to
be closed out cheap. DAVIS Bros.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
Oak, Pine and Lightwood.
Weddings.

Have removed my wood yard to corner
Western railway. Telephone ~. r. B. Cassels
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

me table Of Uplands Hotel, Eastman. Ga.
ssa SAceneai pest cooks; polite attention;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31

The Uplands Hotel, Eastman, Ga. Fine,
large, airy rooms, single or On suite.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
just onaned at silva,s.

Bowling Alley and Billiards for the ladies at
the Uplands Hotel, Eastman, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-31
NEW 10y AL ACoRNs.

BEEoHAM's PILLS cure bilious and ner-
vous ills
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-09

Levin, j Lutz, NJ T Lewman & Co, C D Lee,
n Logan, Mendel d. Meinhard Bros & Co,
19 81 ,bcos, II Myers & BROS Morrison, F & Co,
ID Myerson, Lee Roy Myers & Co ID I Norri,
son, K ID Mcdonnell, McGrath & Co, Meyer &
Son, W Nell Co, Mutual G Co, P II Noel
Ter, McAlpin. g McAlpin, Neidlinger & r. p
= MaSterS. Mutual Coop Asso'n, 4 5 Nichols,
Nathan Bros, Nugent. Order Barnett & Co.
order Tobacco, Order J Lutz, Order The Spe-
SIaIIy 20, VIM Orr, Palmer Bros, L Putzel, d
" feckham q Co, \ Paulsen & Co, Rieser & S,
y y rogers, } j Riley, A Rich & Bro, j ROurke,
q Richmond Mr. Rivers. II Solomon & SON
:, & w Ky, Strauss Bros, P Springer, Smith
q b, Z A Schwarz, J S Silva, Solomons & Co.
= Stults q Co, NJ Sternberg. Mrs Sullivan,
savannah Steam Bakery, Jno Sullivan, II Suffer
h Sanchez, J Snyder, q w Teideman & Bro,
+ Iuoerdy, F Fisher, D Weed & Co. J VOlas-
XII Son, A VI & w West. Thos West G A
Mhitehead, Or White, Warrock Co. str Katie,
Ga & Fla S B c., Southern Ex Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-09
LIST OF VESSELS
Up, Cleared aud Sailed for this Port.
STEAMSHIPS,

STEAMSHIPS.
Elena Cosulich (Aus), Cosulich, at Sunderland
ieIvetia (Br). Cochran, London, sid -.
P,cqua SBr), Lund. at Palermo Aug 4.
GS3onings6y CBr,, -. at -. Aug 10.
Capulet (Br), Ellis Maryport via Montreal, sid
Alcester sBr). =, Liverpool, sid Sept :.
Asiatic (Brl, = from =, sid -.
Scawfell (Brl, Stanhope, from -, sid -
Albania OBJ. -, from -. sid -.
lnchgaryie (Br), =, from =, sid.
Napier (Br), - Mediterranean via New York
Drumburlie Obi, Chuf. at London Sept 3.
Donar GER, Kuhn, Cardiff, sid Sept 3.
Elise Both Ger. Ahrens, Liverpool via Rio
Janeiro, sid July 10.
Yzabel Port), Arrange Rio Janeiro cid June 25
Minerva (Nor), Johannesen, Shields. sid about
MARITIME Cilento QtaD, Ametrano, Buenos Ayres,
sid May 1S
Buenos Ayres Ger, Ahlers. Grimsby via Para,
sid June TO-
Osseo (Br), Davies, at Swansea May II via St
Paul de Loando.
Victoria (Br), Davis. at Montevideo Aug /.
Sondre (Nor), Lie, Ensenada sid July g.
Leonda UtaD Trapali, Buenos Ayres sid July %
Ogir Nor. Salvesen, Buenos Ayres, sid July 81
Betty Ger. Heyl Bergen, sid Aug 3.
Louis (Norl. CorneliSSen. Hamburg, sid Aug 10.
Monte SAINT Angelo Utah, Cafiero at Bahia
Blanca, June 80.
Bonito Nor, Danielsen, Cardiff, sid May "a via
Buenos Ayres.
Columbus (BrJ, Grifiths, Buenos Ayres, sid July
81.
CLINT Nor). Petersen, Buenos Ayres sid July q.
Juno Ger. Lindt, Madeira, sid Aug l.
Paradox rus, Larsen, Cardiff via Bunos Ayres,
sid July II.
Rebus (Nor), Irgens at Rio Janero June &c.
Zanrak (Nor) Mathiesen, Konissberg sid July 49,.
G,oria (Sw, Meyer, at London July II via
BuenoS Ayres.
Guldbringa (Nor), Hansen, Bahia, cid Aug 3.
p A Munich (Nor). Bernt, Bahia, cid Aug 81.
Bladder (Swl, Nilsson, Port Natal. sid July 81.
Ellen (Br) Neil, Rosario, sid July II.
Viator (Nor) Bjornsen, Rosario sid July 25.
America (Nor), Jensen, Lisbon, sid Sept /.
briggs.
John Wesley NanGilder, New York, up Aug %.
Robert Dillon, Leighton, New York up Sept 8.
DR. Witte Ger, Zeplein, Antwerp, sid Sept 8,
sCHooNERs.
Messina (Nor). - from -, sid July -.
Annie Bliss, O'Donnell, Baltimore. sid Aug 90
Chas Davis, Sooye, Philadelphia, cid Aug 81
Harry B Ritter, Peterson, New York, up Aug 81.
John q Schmidt, Campbell Philadelphia, cid
Sept 4.
Three Sisters. Simpson, Philadelphia, sid July 90.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-09
A FALLEN PRESIDENT IN NEW
YORK
He Left Hayti Willingly - Cheerful
While His Friends re Despondent.

He Left Hayti Willingly = Cheerful
While His Friends are Dependent.
From, the Ne,c York Tribune.
Gen. Legitime of Hayti with his family
and some of his staff arrived here yesterday
on the steamer Manhattan, Capt. j. NJ.
Walker, of the Ward Line The yoyagers
had gone from Port au Prince to Santiago
de Cuba when pressed too hard by the vic
torious Hyppolite, and their voyage thence
to this city was one of the quickest on rec
ord, the Manhattan having made the run In
Il little less than five days. On bis arrival
at the Ward Line wharf, at Wall street, the
ex-president was seen by Tribune reporter
and he and the members of his suite talked
freely on the situation az the island and the
stirring o. cnrreuces of the Lass year.
Gen. Legtime is physically a fine spec :
men Of tho African race. He is over o
feet tall, aud of the straight, wiry build,
devoid Of superfiuous flesh. His features,