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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-07
MOURNING MIssIssIPPIANs.
Prominent Sons of the State Meet al
Washington.

Prominent Sons of the State Meet at
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a meeting of the
prominent Mississippians now In the city
was held here this afternoon. TO take ap-
propriate action on the death of Mr.. ..Davis.
Among those present were Justice Lamar.
who presided, and the entire Mississippi
dsegation in congress, including Senator's
Walthall and George. The following res-
olutions Of sympathy and affection wers
adopted, and telegraphed to Mrs. Davis, at
New Orleans:
Resolved That while the fullness OF years
and the feeble health of the distinguished deaf
warranted the expectation Of this sad event.
yet It's certainty Is q shock to our affection
whlch no language can express, or even family
shadow. That we recall with tender emotionl
his career as a soldier and clvilian--brllllant.
eventful, and without parallel in our annals.
whether as soldier pouring out his blood ou
foreign hatte-felds, as statesman In tha
cabinet ofthe nation, as leader of bis party
IN congress- as the guiding spirit Of the soutn
through the storrnest period of her history, al
vicarious sufferer for us and his people
In defeat, he has constantly and fully m 3 the
requirements OF The most exacting criticism, and
illustrated Ia every station and condition, thea
manly courage, acute intellect, heroic for~e
titute, unfalterlng devotion TO duty, and oon-i
slant sacrifice TO conviction that won for him
Oui SOHluOuCef iOFc anu TSFtftnCts
and we know that the imperious will and un-
bending purpose which at moments provoked
dissent and opposition were but the results of
an absolute sense OF right and superb self
reliance which permitted no hesitation or turn
ing In his chosen course
ResotUed. BY pure force Of mind, by fervid
patriotism, by incorporating honesty, by
delicate honor, by kind y and sympathetic
nature, we declare he constituted an eexmplar
for our youths who aspire 10 high and heroic
things; and in this moment OF our grief and i'm
our pride we confidently challenge the judg-
ment OF posterity and believe that the historian
of after years, looking down the perspective OF
the past, will see Jefferson Davis the colossal
figure Of his times, and do justice TO the virtues
which so deeply fixed him In our hearts.
Resolved. That we tender our warmest and
deepest sympathies TO his bereaved family and
invoke for them the consolation of divine love-
Resolved, That we condole with our fellow
citizens upon the loss Of bis living presence. and
congratulate them upon ths possession OF his
illustrious example and Of his immortal mem
OrY.
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a soldier, statesman and ohieftain he gave all
there was In life TO give. Closely Identified
with the brightest hopes and bitterest trials
OF the south, as representative of the
cause he was ever faithful and steadfast
even in martyrdOm and now in full wears
IN the reverence and affection of the people of
the south, he has passed away in honor even as
in honor long since passed away forever the
cause he led. 1t becomes us to join with his
and our southern comrades to pay our affection
ate tribute To the greatness Of his mind and
heart. his high character his devotion and
sacrifice for principle, his uRsulled and pure
life that will ever be cherished in the memory
or the south, and by all good and true men
everywhere. His funeral services are announced
20 be held in the city of New Orleans ON
Wednesday next, and on the same day there
will be memorial service in this city on this
day of mourning all the offices of the muni-
cipalty will be closed, and the flags of the city
will be at half-mast The citv hall viii be
draped in mourning for thirty days. l request
that all places of business be closed in OBJ
servance of the day, and 1 earnestly invite my
fellow-cltiLens to attend the memorial services
to be held on that day.
The confederate home here is draped in
white and black
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NAsHvLLE's SORROW.
WHAT PUBLIC MEN SAY.
Many of the Southern Representatives
Inclined to be Reticent.

MANY Va bI0 OOAbll0E1 1h0pE0bbubht1VGS
Inclined to be Reticent.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-But few of the
southern representatives about the capitol
to-day could be induced 70 talk about Mr..
Davis career, fearing, in many instances,
that their remarks would be misconstrued.
Representative Mills of Texas, however,
spoke his mind freely to the following
effect: "Mr. Davis was regarded by the
southern people as one of the greatest, best
and purest men in the world. We all loved
him. He was our representative man, and
all Of the southern people understood that
the opposition he encountered and adverse
criticisms piled upon him were intended for
them. His position was misunderstood in
the north. Mr.. Davis was a union man at the
beginning, and he adopted the course he
did with great reluctance but from a feel
ing of duty. He was deeply attached to the
union, and wanted TO exhaust every means
on earth to prevent n pture. He was not
vindictive or crue< nan. He had per-
feet confidence in himself. was we'll
balanced on all occaf ms, and was a great
military man and sts sman. He was highly
accomplished. and spoke the best Of
English. His memory was marvel
body. Ny. predecessor, Mr.. Geddings,
told me that once Mr.. Davis was addressing
a crowd, when a snowy haired old man
on the outskirts expressed desire to greet
the speaker, whom be had known and served
under in the Mexican war. Mr.. Geddings
offered to introduce him, but the old man
declined, and going up to Mr.. Davis, Of
fered him his hand and asked If he recog-
nized him. Mr.. Davis fixed his eyes upon
him for a moment, his mouth twitched,
tears sprang into his eyes, and be exclaimed: /:
Ward, snow has fallen on your head since
last saw you, and that, SAID Mr.. Mills, was
about forty years before the meeting"
"a GOOD MAN GONE"
Representative Clements Of Georgia said:
"a good man is gone. He was permitted to
live TO see largely modified the harsh criti-
cism engendered by the late strife and the
events in which he took such prominent
part: and the ultimate verdict of the world
will be that he was both a statesman and
patriot. In the time TO come, the north will
accord in that judgment, as well as the
south, and the rest Of the world. don't
believe that any man was ever animated by
more pure and patriotic motives than he
was. The people of my section have the
greatest reverence for him"
LEAVES NO ENEMIES.
Representative Turner of Georgia said
"Mr. Davis death will leave no person em-
bittered against him, and his decease will
be matter Of universal regret throughout
the south. He was man Of great ability,
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ooNFEDERAoY's OLD CAPITALS.
Richmond Pressing Her Claims as a
Burial Site.

Burial Site.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 6.-The legislature
in joint session has appointed committee
to prepare resolutions appropriate to the
memory of Mr.. Davis. The flags on the
state capitol have been placed at half-mast.
The legislative committee on resolutions
in memory of MIR. Davis will report to-
morrow. The matter of the appointment
of a committee to attend his funeral also
went over, the constitutionality of the action
being raised. Mayor Ellison has add essed
an official letter to the city council, in
which he says: 81 think it would be both
graceful and appropriate for the council
to take some action by which the sense of
loss, and the sympathy of this community
will be voiced through their representa-
tives."
The presidents of both bodies have called
the joint session to assemble Monday for the
purpose indicated.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That a suitable tribute be sent to
New Orleans, and that we unite with all who
believe it to be the earnest desire OF the citizens
of Richmond in requesting that the remains of
our late President be buried here.
A general meeting of the chamber of
commerce will be held tomorrow to voice
the sentiment of that body in regard to the
decease of the leader of the lost cause.
In various parts of the city portraits of
the lamented dead are displayed. Some are
wrapped in Grape. At Lee gallery the
original bust Of Mr.. Davis by Voelck is
decorated with confederate flags. The
window attracted great attention. The
States newspaper this evening says edi-
torially:
It is emnently proper that the remains of
Jefferson Davis should repose in Rich hmond, the
capital city of the late confederacy. Such pub
lie action should be taken as will prevail upon
his family to consent to this request. IL was
here that his genius was submitted TO its
seyerest test: where he reached the acme of his
fame. Virginia claims the privilege of receiving
his wasted frame and Of sacredly preserving it
in her soil.
Gov. Lee has sent the following telegram
of condolences:
Mrs Jefferson D1Uis, NsD Orleans:
The sympathetic chords Of the hearts OF our
ueople are deeply touched at the loss Of one we
aver regarded with the greatest affection, and
the memory Of whose valor and virtue we will
ever hold sacred. FITzHUGH LEE.
Lee camp sent the following tonight
Mrs. .gferson Davis, Netc Orleans.
II. y. Lee Camp No. /, Confederate Veterans.
in meeting aasgmoled, send you their sincerest
gYmpathY, The taaEs Of every conisaerAse
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fnapta
OF FTNE ArrAINMrNrs-

ana OF unsurpassed public accomplish
mentS"
OF FINE ATTAISMEETs.
Ex-Attorney General Garland said: Eyes.
l Knew Mr.. Davis quite well. as was near
him almost daily from Montgomery. Ala.
TO Richmoad during the whole time Of the
war between the states, and regarded him
as a man OF fine attainments, polished
and accomplished, brave and cour-
ageous, and true to his prin-
cipes; aud / believe the confederacy
came as near succeeding under his presi-
dency as 1t would have done under that Of
any other man. As to the place history will
give him. that is a most difficult question
20 answer at any time; but / believe when
his whole life and character are considered
and analyzed in an unclouded atmosphere
by COOL dispassionats people, he will hold
a very high place IN history"
JUSTICE LAMAR's HIGH ESTIMATE.
Justice Lamar said that it was with great
reluctance that he could speak OF Mr.. Davis
at this time, so soon after his death. which
he lthe Justicel felt deeply. He expressed a
Willingness TO answer briefly ahy questions
which might be asked, and in reply to these
said: Tho whole people OF Mississippi are
in grief. They regard him as a much-
beloved countryman who has suffered
much for their sake. MY own personal
relations with him were not only kind, but
aHectionate. As a public man, my esti-
mate OF him was OF the most exalted char
acter. He was q man Of intellect, honor
and craftsmanship. He was a friend and
sympathizer OF young men, whom he was
always ready to aid. When came TO con-
gress In 1897, young man, Mr.. Davis was
then senator. He received me wit kind
ness, and throughout NV life have been
indebted to him for kindness, counsel and
aid.n
PURE, ABLE AND PATRIOTIC.
Senator George said II was a member
or meeting this evening which passed
resolutions on the death Of Mr. Davis, and
regard them as truthful and eloquent
statement OF the feelings of the people Of
the south in relation to their great leader.
Whatever may be said Of M. Davis bv
some OF his contemporaries who differed
with him, am sure that the judgment Of
posterity will be that he was pure, able and
patriotic citizen"
HIS HOLD ON HIS PEOPLE.
Senator Walthall said: "Mr. Davis. in
his la It days, had a stronger hold on the af-
fections OF his own people than he had in
the time Of his greatest po oSer. There will
be universal mourning in the south, and
especially In his own state, to whose nama
he had brought 80 much Of honor in the
past.n
Postmaster General Wanamaker saidt
The passing away Of jefferson Davis shuta
from view the last great landmark of the
terrible war. IL it could end all divisions
and strlfes, and bury in deep grave differ
ences OF sections, new day OF peace and
prosperity would dawn upon the land"
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CHARLEsToN's SADNESS.
BUSINESS to be Entirely Suspended
on the Dav of the Funeral

Business to be Entirely Suspended
on the Day of the Funeral.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. Ga memorial
meeting will be held here next Wednesday
in respect to the memory Of Mr.. Davis,
under the auspices of the Confederate Sur
vivors Association. The most distinguished
speakers in the state will be invited to pro-
nounce eulogies upon the dead statesman.
The city offices will be closed and a general
Suspension of business will take place.
Mayor Bryan has issued the following proc
lamation:
To the Citizens of Charleston: 1t is my pain
full duty to announce to you the death Of our
great fellow-citizen, Jefferson Davis, ex-Presi-
dent Of the southern confederacy. The sad
intelligence of his passing away has come with
true sorrow 70 the hearts Of the people in whose
midst be spent bis life, and to whose service 81
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=
THos. A BANpER, Commander.
j. TAYLOR STRATToN, Adjutant.
MONTGOMERY AS A BURIAL SITE.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. 6.-The news
OF Mr.. Davis death occasions profound
sorrow here. The flags on the state house
and city hall are at half-mast, aud many
stores are draped in mourning. The follow
ing telegram has been sent TO Mrs Davis:
To Mrs Jefferson Ddvis. Netg Orleans. Ia:
With the profoundest sympathy aud con-
dolence in your great bereavement, and in re-
sponse to the united wishes OF our people, we
earnestly REQUEST that you allow us to have the
remains of M. Davis buried here under the
confederate monument on Capitol hill the
cornerstone of which, when completed will be
ornamented with hfe-size bronze statue of
him. T. W pTrrs
President Confederate Veterans Association of
Alabama.
J. w. HoLrzcLAw.
President Montgomery Veterans Association
W. D. REESE,
sociation.
MRS NJ D. BmB,
President Ladies' Memorial Association.
E. A. GRAHAM
Mayor of Montgomery.
THOMAS H. WATTS
s@Ex-Attorney General Confederate States
The governor of the state is absent, or
his signature would have been attached.
The state house is draped in mourning in
memory of Mr.. Davis
A meeting of the Confederate Survivors
Association was held tonight to make ar
rangements for memorial services on the
day of the funeral. Gov. Seay, who re-
turned to the city to- might, sent the follow
ing telegram to Mrs. Davis:
l ask to convey to you for myself and for oil
the people of Alabama sincere sympathy in
your distress, and to express our veDeration for
the great dead. 1t is the wish of our people
that his grave may be made beneath the monu-
ment to the confederate dead on Capitol Hill at
Montgomery, hard by the very cradle of the
confederacy. THOMAS SEAY.
1t is probable that delegation will 90
from this city to New Orleans bearing a re-
quest that the burial be here.
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veteran mingles with yours in sorrow over the
loss of our honored and loved President
THos. A. BANpER, Commander.
j. TAYLOR STRATroN. Adintant
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PRAISE OF THE PRESS.
Southern Editors Lay Their Laurels
at the Bier OF the Dead.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-The Tim
Democrat editOriallY SAYS:

New ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-The Times
Democrat editorially. says:
Draped in mourning this morning is another
page In the histo y of the world. Jefferson
Davis is dead. Tr d in many high offices,
and found faithful in all; tested in
many critical junctures, and proved trua
to his country and his people. his life one
long, uninterrupted service OF interest TO con-
science, the fame Of the illustrfons dead shall
in years to come grow brighter as the embers
ness OF Jefferson Davis stands confessed, as now.
we write, in the peoples tears. Tenacious
of principle, slave Of conscience, reso-
Lutte, yet filed with the inspiration
that comes from an unylelding belief, the gland
figure Of the ex-rPesdsnt OF the confederacy
stalks across the nineteenth century as some
majestic spirit that, strong in the CONSEQUENCES
of its own right-doing, scores the plaudits OF
the world, aud lived only that in himself duty
might be deified. Sucn was jefferson Davis,
and such will history declare him to be.
FIGURE OF THE CENTURY.
The Hcdyune says:
This morning soon after midnight theirs
passed out of this life one OF the most notable
men Of the nineteenth century. Jefferson Davis
is dead. Let the south mourn. Let the south
mourn for one who represented more than any
other. the cause for which 1000. 900 OF her most
chosen drew their swords and joined battle with
the most formidable of adversaries, their own
countrymen, for the rights and liberties
that freemen must ever hold smost dear OF
the mighty captains and great statesmen who
gathered around him when no presided over
the destinies Of the south, but few survive
They passed away before him, as did the rulers
and nearly all the great soldiers OF the cause
that he confronted so boldly and opposed so
stoutly-Lincoln, Grant, Mcclellan. He has
outlived his great and noble adversaries. He
saw them pass away mourned by the nation
and worthilyiwearingsits honors- He can now
afford TO go, asking no honors, secure in the
love of people TO whom he was faithful to the
end.
The Daily States says:
Jefferson Davis is dead The south weeps
over a hero In whose person her cause. after
going down in sea OF patriotic blood, was
sought for time to be Inundated by the victo-
rious north Jefferson Davis is dead, but the
glorious cause Of constitutional Liberty 70 whic1
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SAVANNAH GA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER Z 1889
FUNERAL ARRANGFMrNTs

will be taken to New Orleans in a special
train. Mrs. Hayes is almost Frustrated by
the news Of her fathers death.
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nTRMINGHAM's BKREAvEMRNT.

BIRMIHGHAM, ALA, Dec. 6.-The news
of Mr.. Davis death created feeling OF
universal sorrow here. A call was imme-
diately issued to the local veterans to meet
tomorrow, when due steps will be taken,
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PARIS, Dec. 6.-Miss Winifred Davis is
prostrated by the news of her fathers
death. She sails for home next week.
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LEAVES NO ENEMIES.

Representative Turner Of Georgia said
"Mr Davis death will leave no person em-
bittered against him, and his decease will
be matter Of universal regret throughout
the south. He was a man Of great ability,
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MRS. HAYES ON THE WAY.

FORT WORTH, TEX, Dec. 6.-Mrs. "a. II;
d. Hayes of Colorado Springs, daugnteT Of
Jefferson Davis, accompanied Dy het
niOht ON their way to New Orleans, having
been summoned by telegram announcing
hor fathers critical condition. TRepsEH
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29
DRoBATE ORDER.

State of Michigan, county Of Alpsns, %.
At . session Of the Probate Court held at the
Probate Office. in the city Of Alpena. On the 18th
day Of May, in the year one thousand eight hun
bred and eighty. nine.
Present, Gen. NJ. Slusser, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter q the estate OF BENJAMIN n.
Adams.
On reading and fling the petition, daily yssi1sd,
Of Thomas G. Adams, brother cad credftes o
said deceased, asking and praying thet che said
Thomas q. Adams, or some other suitable persont
be appointed administrator 81 the estate q said
deceased.
Thereupop IL Is ordered, that Monday, the 7<th
day of June 1889. next, ct ten oclosk IN te fore
nocn be assigned for the hearing Of ssid petition,
and that the heirs-at-aw Of said deceased, and all
other persons interested in said estate are rsquir
ed 70 appear at session Of ssid Court, then 70 b.
holden in the Probate ONCE, In the city Of Alpsna,
and show cause, IL any. there Be-. why the psaye:r
further ordered, that said petitioner give noece
20 The persons Interested In said estate Of the PEN
dsncy Of said petition, and the hearing thereof, by
causing copy Of this order 10 be pubiishsd IN the
Alpsna Weekly Argus, Newspaper pSinted and
circulated In said county, three successive wesks
prsy' ;s". e s. :sd day Of sLusssa
S7swi Judgs Of Probate.
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The Decoration parade forms on
Dock street, at two o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, and after short parade on
the principal streets, the various soci-
cites taking part therein will adjourn
to the Opera House, where appropri-
ate exercises will take place. The
recitations, orations, etc., will be de-
livered by the school children. AT
the conclusion of the exercises, the
members of the G.. A. r.. will 60 to
the cemetery, to deck the graves OF
the deceased veterans buried there
with flowers.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

1t seems that the Grand Trunk
railway will be extended to this city
by next December, if there is any
truth in railroad talk on this subject.
We think that the new route, now be-
ing surveyed from Bay City to Tawas,
will be one section of the route; then
the present road from Tawas to this
city will be used, and then the line
will be extended to the straits of
Mackinaw from this city. 1t is also
probable that the part of the railroad
from Tawas to Alger will be taken
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

This year Ascension day comes on the
same date as Memorial day. There
fore, tomorrow afternoon, the men,
bers Of Alpena commandery will
march from their temple, on Dock
street, to the Baptist church, where
services will be held, Rev. Barlow
presiding. After the services are over
the sir knights will proceed to the
cemetery and decorate the graves of
their deceased brethren with flowers.
The Commandery will probably join
their parade with the Memorial pa
rade, which takes place about the
same time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

The Bay City Tribune has unearth-
ed another railroad scheme, which, if
it should prove true, would prove of
great benefit to the shore town Of two
names. The Tribune's discovery con-
sists in an alleged plan of the Grand
Trunk railway to make Osooda and
Au Sable a railroad terminous, buy
up the Potts railroad, start steam
boat line between that place and God
erich, and do other notable things,
which would boom the shore towns
considerable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

After the tug Field had got the
mammoth log raft of Folkert, McPhee
& Co. into the bay last week, she was
unable to tow it to the boom ground,
on account of the heavy north wind.
Two anchors were let 60, and the tug
was also required to keep pulling, in
order to keep the raft from drifting
out into the lake. On Thursday a
change of wind allowed the tug to
haul the raft to the booming ground,
near White Fish point. The firm
have now logs enough to keep their
mill in operation the present season.
The logs will be towed from the Point
to the firms mill, in this city, as fast
as wanted. The distance is about 3
miles. The tug Davis does the tow
ing from the point to the mill.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

The weather department deposited
one of the heaviest rains of the season
in this vicinity last Monday. In the
evening, gale blew from the north
west, and the rain and wind mixed
together made a disagreeable COM
pound for the discomfort of those who
were obliged to be out doors. Persons
who had logs chung up" on various
streams viewed the heavy rain storm
with pleasure.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-05-29

Owing to repairs being needed by
the armature of the electrical machine
that supplies the street lamps with
electricity, there were no street lights
in operation on Saturday and Mon.
day nights. On Sunday night the
store light machine was switched on
to the street wire and furnished the
necessary light for the young men to
see their girls home from church.
The machine has been in operation
for several years.