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GEORGIA DEMOCRATS
Meet in Convention and Nominate
the Full State Ticket.
[Constitution.]
The democratic state convention called
to nominate state oflijers and a presiden
tial electoral ticket met at the capitol at
noon Wednesday. Every county was repre
sented. It was a representative body in
everj r sense, and its proceedings were
characterized with a business spirit as well
as with a decided enthusiasm for the party
and its coming contests, both state and
federal.
All the present statehouse oflicers were
nominated except Hon. IX N. Speer, the
treasurer, who declined to be a candidate.
He had a strong indorsement from the
■convention, and in his place was nominat
ed Hon. Robert U. Hardeman, of Bibb, at
present head clerk in the office of the comp
troller general.
The convention was called to order at ex
actly 12 o’clock by Mr. J. H. Estill, chair-
enan of the state executive committee, who
announced that the lirst business in order
wus the nomination of a temporary' chair
man.
Mr. Itay, of Coweta, seconded by Mr.
Harris, of Worth, nominated Mr. Walter
G. Charlton,of Chatham. Mr. Charlton was
chosen unanimously’, and was escorted to
the chair by Messrs. Ray, of Coweta, Bush
of Miller, and Law ton of Chatham.
On assuming the chair, Mr. Charlton
said:
Gentlemen of the Convention : I thank
you for the honor that you have conferred
on me. 1 recognize in its bestowal not so
much the personal compliment to myself
as the generous appreciaton of the devoted
sei v ! ce which the young men of Georgia
Have rendered to the cause of that party
-which has been the exponent of her princi
ples and her honor. I appreciate further
itnat in the selection you have done
•mo the honor to make, that you have tes
tified again that within the borders of tbts
commonwealth there are no sections, but
that we are the common heritors of her
lame and her greatness. 1 am loth, gen
tlemen, to detain y r oj from the duties
which are before you. Permit me to con
gratulate you that in a time so rife with
material results to the democracy of A-
meriea there has assembled in Georgia a
convention which so far as human foresight
can predict, will be characterized by that
harmony ami discretion which the intelli
gence of its members demand, and which
the cause of constitutional liberty de
mands, and with the earnest prayer that
in such tilings as we may accomplish to
day we will be inspired and guided by
those principles which have preserved our
£tate and our party even in defeat, I in
vite you to the consideration of the labors
before you. For such business as this
temporary’ organization may legitimately
■perforin I now declare the convention open.
4 Applause.)
Mr. Harris, of Worth, nominated Messrs.
Mark A. Hardin, H. H. Cabaniss and John
|I. Campbell as temporary secretaries.
They were unanimously chosen. On mo
tion of Mr. Jemlson, of Bibb, the rules, of
the last house of representatives were a-
dopted for the temporary organization.
The chairman announced that the next
business in order was the choice of a per
manent chairman. Mr. Davidson, of Rich
mond, 6aid,
I desire, Mr. Chairman, briefly to present
to the consideration of this convention for
its permanent presiding ollleer the name
of a distinguished cittzon or our great and
honored commonwealth. A man who has
won power and place and fame; who in
every’relation of lire lias discharged the
duties incumbent upon him as a citizen to
the satisfaction of those who knew him
and In vindication of those he served; as
a lawyer eminent in his profession, suc-
cesstul in his practice, and as a soldier il
lustrating the south and his section; not
quailing at the exposure of his personal
safety and the risk of his life. He was
palm, conservative and earnest, in the ad
vocacy of measures which met his appro
val and equally as iirtn in his opposition
to those which he could not support. In
the higher house of the genera! assembly
jbo conducting himself as to win the ap
plause of listening senates and to retire
therefrom with the commendation of all.
“well done good and faithful servant.” I
present you without further remark, Mr.
Chairman for permanent president of this
convention, the name of the Hon. Joseph
H. Polhill, of the county of Jefferson. (Ap
plause.)
On motion of Mr. Bighatu, of Troup, the
secretary called the roll of counties for the
presentation of the list of delegates. There
were no contested delegations, acd the list
was soon complete. Mr. DuPree, of Ma-
cou, in seconding the nomination of Mr.
Polhill, said.
Mr. Chairman: In tlu> name of the young
democracy of Georgia, I rise to second the
nomination of my friend, the Hon. J. H.
Polhill, of Jefferson. (Applause.)
The election of Mr. Polhill was unani
mous. The chair appointed Messrs. Da
vidson of Richmond, McNeill of Muscogee
and DuPree of Macon to escort Mr Pol-
hill to the chair. On taking the chair Mr.
Polhill said—
Gentlemen of the Convention: Recog
nizing and appreciating greatly the honor
conferred on me I thank you. And sen-
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tlemen, I congratulate you that you have
now in Georgia, and have had for numbers
of years, and it is being continued, an hon
est government, and at this time a united,
harmonious party’—neither discord nor
dissent characterized it here to-day, as ev
idenced by the fact that there is no oppos
ing candidate for any’ office that you are
to fill. Now, gentlemen of the convention,
let the counties be earnest and careful in
selecting good, true and honest democrats
to represent you in the general assembly'
of Georgia and maintain that good state
government. (Applause.)
Then in November let the democracy of
Georgia pile up the majority for Cleveland
and Hendricks larger than Georgia ever
gave a presidential ticket before, praying
and trusting that other states wishing that
corruption may’ be swept from the depart
ments at Washington, and wishing to re
turn to honest statesmanship and honest
government will put in sufficient votes
when combined with Georgia’s to elect
Cleveland and Hendricks. (Applause)
Again, gentlemen of the convention,
thanking you for your kindness, I declare
the convention now organized and ready
to transact such business as will properly’
come before It. The first business in Order
is the election of permanent secretaries.
The temporary secretaries were elected
permanent secretaries, on motion of Mr.
Simmons, of Gwinnett.
Mr. T. W. Latham, of Campbell, offered
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
convention, representing the democratic
citizens of Georgia, that since his acces
sion to the executive chair, the administra
tion of Hon. Henry D. McDaniel has been
able, faithful, conservative, patriotic and
just, and is hereby approved by this con
vention. (Applause.)
Resolved further. That we do hereby
place before our fellow-citizens the name
of Hon. H. D. McDaniel as the democratic
candidate for the office of governor of Geor
gia for the ensuing term, and cordially
commend him to the support of the people
for that high position.
Resolved further. That lie be hereby
nominated by' acclamation.
On motion of Mr. Harris, of Worth, the
resolutions were adopted with cheers.
Mr. Wright, of Richmond, asked the ap
pointment of a committee to prepare an
order of business. Mr. Harris, of Worth,
said:
It strikes me that We have just elected
a governor by resolution. (Laughter.)
Now the proper order of business is to no
tify him of our action, and request his ac
ceptance either in person or by letter.
On motion of Mr. Sweat, of Clinch, an or
der of business for nominations was adop-
ed. Mr. Thomas, of Fulton, said:
Mr. Chairman, it is my pleasure to put
in nomination for the office of secretary of
state, the Hon. N. C. Barnett. He is one
man I have known who I believe in. I do
not believe in putting men in office, as a
general thing, and letting them wear it
forever, but this is an exception to the gen-
eralrule. It gives me pleasure t<> put him
iu nomination as I did twenty-three years
ago. (Applause.)
Mr. Bush, of Miller, moved that Colonel
Barnett be nominated by a rising vote as
a tribute of respect to an old and faithful
servant. The e^ire convention rose to its
feet and Cclonel Barnett was declared
nominated for secrotary’ of state. (Ap
plause.)
The nomination of a comptroller-gener
al was then in order.
Mr. W right, of Richmond, said :
Mr. President and Genllemen of the Con
vention : I have just been commissioned
by the democracy of the tenth congres
sional district, and especially by the coun
ty of Richmond the cherished home of his
birth, to present to this convention for tiie
high office of comptroller-general < >f the
state the uame of a gentleman who, while
much beloved and honored at home, has
by his distinguished and honorable public
service become now the popular favorite,
the pride and honor of the people of the
entire state.
Scarce before the down upon Ins lip com
menced to grow in the lirst bloom of joy
ous manhood, his patriotic heart began to
beat in unison with the common cause of
a proud people struggling for indepen
dence, side by side with bis gallant and
distinguished father, whose valor uprm
the battlefleld illustrated southern chival
ry in a maimer none have ever surpassed
and few have have ever equaled, this young
blondehaired strippling was ever found
In the fore front where danger and death
sought the bravest and the best.
When he returned home, battle-scarred
and worn, he had left behind him his limbs
and almost his life upon the sanguinary
Helds of Manassas where his blood ming
ling with that of his brave comrades, has
forever consecrated the cause of liberty.
[Applause.] Nothing daunted the wound
of his lost leg had scarcely healed before
he rejoined his command at Fredericks
burg and shared with the immortal army
of Lee the privations and glories of tiie
remaining years of the war.
In times of peace, called by the people of
his native State to tlio high office to which
we now have the honor of commending
him for re-election, he has brought to the
discharge of its important duties the stern
est integrity, the highest abilty, the most
untiring industry and devotion, and the
loftiest courage; and to-day stands before
the people of his state with a stainless re
cord—a record which alone we now leave
to speak his best and truest eulogy. (Ap
plause.) I have the honor and happiness,
gentlemen of the convention, of nomina
ting for the office of comptroller-general of
the state of Georgia, Captain Wtn. A.
Wright, of the county or Richmond. (Ap
plause.)
Mr. Hollis, of Sumter, seconded the nom
ination of Mr. Wright in appropriate re
marks.
The Hon. William A. Wright, the pres
ent incumbent, was declared nominated
for the office of comptroller general. The
nomination of a state treasurer was next
in order. Hon. W. A. Harris, of Worth,
said:
Mr. Chairman—I propose to present to
this honorable body the name of one of
Georgia’s distinguished sons as a candi
date for nomination for the high office of
treasurer of the state of Georgia. lie is
one, sir, who heretofore has never sought
office at the hands of his fellow-citizens. A
man of sterling integrity, ability; yes, able
to discharge the duties pertaining to any
office. He has yielded his just claims to
others less meritorious, and in an humble
and subordinate position he lias spent most
of his life in the service of tiie state, His
has been a life rounded out with labor dil
igently performed. His duties both public
and private have been conscientiously dis
charged, and he stands, sir, to-day the
peer of any man. Mr. Chairman it was
my pleasure to have known him long. To
know him in that place where men’s souls
were tried. As an humble member of that
gallant Georgia brigade, commanded by
tbe brave and gallant Edwanl Thomas he
illustrated Georgia upon every battle field
in old Virginia, and the dismantled ranks
of that brigade tells to-day how well they
did their duty. Mr, Chairman, during the
dark hours of impeachment that hung
over the state of Georgia like a pall ol
death, when nearly every officer was sus
pected, at least, if not accused of wrong
doing in office, he sir, like his noble, grand
superior oflicers of to-day, had no suspic
ion playing about him. So pure was his
character, so lofty his motives that tiie
most bitter partisan did not presume to
question his integrity. Need I say to this
convention, gentlemen, that I present to
you the name of Hon .Robt U. Hardeman.
While I profess no prophetic learning, nor
can I litt the veil that hides the Tuture,
but iu my judgement, as our distinguished
senator would say, when his term of office
expires every dollar, principal and inter
est, belonging to the state will be turned
over to bis succesor. (Applause.)
Mr. Davis, of Houston, seconded the nom
ination of Mr. Robt. U. Hardeman.
Mr. Aiken, of Bartow, said the democrats
of the mountains gladly joined their breth-
ern in the lower portion or the state in in
dorsing such a man for an office which he
is so well qualilied to till.
Mr. Russell, of Decatur, also bore testi
mony to Mr. Hardeman’s high character.
Mr. Womack, of Newton, said.
Mr. Chairman: I desire to second the
nomination of Mr Hardeman, because I
come from one of his home counties, and
the truth is I had some very good things
to say about him, but as there have been
so many good things said of him, 1 will
simply indorse them all. (Applause.)
Mr. Reville, of Meriwether, said if it was
“Bob” Hardeman they wanted he was with
them. He had known him since he was a
boy and knew he would do. He insisted
on calling him “Bob” instead of the “Hon.
Robt. U. Hardeman.’ He spoke in glowing
terms of Mr. Hardeman’s qualifications
and heartily seconded his nomination.
Mr. Jordan, of Hancock, offered the fol
lowing resolution which was unanimously
adopted under a suspension of the rules:
Resolved, that in the voluntary retirement
of the Hon. D. N. Speer from public office,
the state loses au able, vigilant state trea
surer who well deserves the confidence of
,>e people of Georgia. (Applause.)
The nomination of attorney general was
in order.
Mr DuBlgnon, of Chatham, said:
Mr. Chairman—I rise to present to this
convention for the office of attorney gen
eral the name of a gentleman whose pecu
liar fitness for this responsible and exalted
station is attested by a service that is
alike creditable to himself and honorable
to his state. The advisory officer of the
executive and each department of the state
government, the wisdom and worth of his
counsel is spoken in no uncertain words by
the prosperity of our state in which we all
so much rejoice. And sir, all Georgians
feel a genuine pleasure in holding up his
administration of theduties of that office
and with a confidence that has no mis
trusting. I give you thej surest and best
guarantee for the future—a record of the
past. I present to this convention for the
office of attorney general the Hon. Clifford
Anderson, of the county of Bibb. (Ap
plause.)
Mr. Turner, or Putnam, seconded the
nomination of the Hon. Clifford Anderson,
and he was nominated by acclamation.
This completed the state ticket. The
next business in order was the nomination
of two presidential electors at large and
two alternates, and ten districts and their
alternates.
Oa motion of Mr. Guerry, of Sumter, the
following committee was appointed to no
tify Governor McDaniel of his nomination
and request his acceptance in person:
First district—J. L. Sweat.
Second district.—Mr. Hart is.
Third district—DuPont Guerry.
Fourth district—W. T. Revill.
Fifth district—John S. Candler.
Sixth district—It. L. Berner.
Seventh district Mr. McBrido.
Eighth district—C. E. Smith.
Ninth district T. M. Peeples.
Tenth district—Kerr Boyce.
While the committee was gone to notify
Governor McDaniel the chair announced
that the nomination of presidential elec
tors was In order. Mr. Goetchius, or Mus
cogee, said:
Mr. Chairman—I have the honor under
instruction from more than a dozen coun
ties to present as a nominee for elector at
large the name of a man whose eloquence
is known throughout not only the western
portion of the state but the entire state.
He is a man who Is truly a represen
tative of the young democracy of the
state and I am sute that ldo not speak
idle woids when I say that if this conven
tion will elect him to the office he will do
as much if not more than any other man
toward piling up that majority for the
democratic standard bearer to which ref
erence has been made. I refer, to tlio Hon.
Peter. F. Smith, of the county of Coweta.
(Applause.)
Hon. Thomas Hardeman, of Bibb, sec
onded the nomination of Mr. Smith, and
said he had seen him tried and knew his
worth. While the young democracy spoke
for this man, he wanted tt known that the
“fathers in Israel” also indorsed him.
(Applause.)
The committee entered with Governor
McDaniel. The convention received him
with cheers. As he was presented by the
chairman, Hon. Charles C. Jones, of Bibb,
rose, and, waving liis hat, said: “Three
cheers for the next governor of Georgia.”
The cheers were given with a will. When
Governor McDaniel spoke he was fre
quently interrupted with cheers and ap
plause. He received quite an ovation by
the manner in which everything connect
ed with his unanimous nomination was ac
corded him. He spoke as follows:
Mr. President and gentlemen of the con
vention : I am profoundly gratefui for the
honor you have conferred upon me. This
mark of confidence and esteem arouses in
my breast emotions which can not be fully
expressed in words, and which time cannot
efface.
It was with a deep sense of responsibili
ty, and of distrust of my fitness, that I
entered upon the discharge of the duties of
chief magistrate, to fill the unexpired term
of Governor Stephens. The difficulties
and requirements of the position admon
ished me that I would make mistakes;
that I should disappoint the expectations
of sanguine friends; that 1 might fail of
that ideal administration of public affairs
which has ever been the dream of the pa
triot, and the aim of the upright and en
lightened executive. I. could do no more
than pledge to the performance of the high
duties devolved upon me by the favor of
the people of Georgia, the earnest purpose
and utmost endeavor of my life. I may
not have administered the executive
branch of the state government with the
“wisdom, justice and m’oderation” which
would fitly illustrate the motto of our be
loved commonwealth. But I endeavored,
honestly and fearlessly, to discharge my
duty. Sometimes I have met with harsh
criticism, or undeserved rebuke,and unjust
aspersion. But thank God, all the time
with encouragement and support.
The people who generously confided to
mo this great trust have still more gener
ously sustained me in the execution of it.
And now this convention of the democrat
ic party of the state has approvod my of
ficial conduct by placing again in my
hands the standard of the party. Is it
strange that my emotions deprive me of fit
words to express my gratitude?
In accepting your nomination 1 can only
renew my promise, that should it be rati
fied by the people I will do whatever with
in ray power may lie to promote the wel
fare of Georgia.
The Democratic party may well appeal
to the people of Georgia to continue its
representatives in all departments of the
state government. Democratic adminis
trations, since the period of revolution and
reconstruction, have given the state better
government than that of many sister
states, and certainly as good government
as anv state in the union has enjoyed. In
proof of this, contrast the condition of the
people of Georgia at the beginning of the
administration of Governor Smith, in 1871,
with their present condition. Time has
cooied the passions aroused by the violent
struggle between tbe republican and dem
ocratic parties for supremacy in the state.
We may now pass in partial judgment up
on the results.
During the short period of republican
control, the rate of taxation was high, but
tbe public debt was largely increased with
out equivalent; an era of extravagance
threatened to corrupt every department of
the government, state, county and munic
ipal; the laws were not enforced and the
courts were fast losing public confidence;
the relations of the white and colored races
became more and more unsettled and
threatening, and fatal disorders seemed in
evitable; tbe finances of tbe state fell into
confusion, the public credit steadily de
clining, carried down with it county cred
it, municipal credit, corporation credit and
private credit.
When the democrats came into power
reform followed. The finances of the state
gradually and steadily improved. The
large floating debt was paid or funded.
The principal of the debt has steadily di
minished, except when increased by con
tingent liabilities for previous railroad in
dorsements which the state was called up
on to assume. Taxation has steadily de
creased. The valid bonded debt and the
floating debt and the contingent liability
which has been assumed, amounted to
nearly twelve million dollars. It is now
about $8,687,035—the sum of $750,000 hav
ing recently been paid in a Single transac
tion. Every material interest of the peo
ple lias prospered. Industries have been
diversified—manufactures promoted—agri
culture improved—facilities for education
increased—commerce extended—crime lias
decreased—punishment is more certain—
tiie laws are better executed.
Bearing iu mind the conditions under
which the democratic party assumed pow
er, it will be seen that no people in tiie
same length of time ever accomplisaed
more in all that constitutes a free, pros
perous aud happy commonwealth.
Thoughtless persons sometimes say
there is no difference in principle between
the two great political parties of the coun
try; that it is merely a question of who
shall hold the offices. Aside from all oth
ers there is this vital difference: The re
publican party (the name being a palpable
misnomer) believes in lodging the greatest
possible amount of power farthest away
from the people. The central government
with them would be supreme—the states
reduced to counties and the latter to town
ships, with scarcely more than the right of
petition; unless it be. a right to meddle iu
the affairs of their neighbors. The system
leads directly to empire.
The democratic party believes in letting
the people govern themselves as much as
possible and as nigh their homes as possi
ble; that the county and municipaiity
shall do whatever may not bo better done
by the federal government. We believe
that the best place for the money of tiie
people is iu the pockets of the people. And
that for every object, except the necessary
expenses of the various branches of our
complex system of government, each in
its appropriate sphere, they can spend
their money more wisely than any govern
ment can spend It for them.
An illustration, which should become fa
miliar to all the people will show the effects
of 1 Che two principles of government in con
trast. In the message which I submitted
to the general assembly in July, 1883, I
called attention to It, as follows: “We col
lect from the people of Georgia for state
and county purposes, annually, less than
one dollar and t\»cnty-live cents per capita.
The federal government collects from the
people of the United States annually more
than seven dollars pet capita.” Contrast
these amounts with the benefits respect
ively conferred. The one is the outcome
of republican principles put into practice
by republican administrations. The other
is democratic doctrine carried out by dem
ocratic administrators. Federal taxation,
under republican rule, Is nearly six times
j more, per capita, than state and county
taxation combined, in Georgia, under dem-
‘ ocratlc rule. Who can say that the feder
al government gives an equivalent to the
people for the enormous revenue collected
beyond what is necessary to provide for
the public debt? Can anybody say that it
turnishes more than the state and county
authorities?
If Georgia has prospered by reason of
good government at home, in spite of bad
federal government, how might we not
improve our condition could we drive the
republicans from power? Reform would
follow, extravagance would give place to
judicious economy, taxation would be re
duced to the necessities of economical, con
stitutional government; corruption would
cease, there would be no enormous surplus
of revenues to poison every vein of the
body politic, and men coming into office
poor, would no longer, in a few years,
bloom as millionaires.
May we not hope to accomplish this
great work? The national democratic par
ty ha3 nominated for president and vice-
president, Cleveland and Hendricks, whose
conduct iu the highest offices in the gift of
states has exemplified all that is grand in
the principles of the party, and all that is
best in tbe glorious record of its leaders.
No patriot need fear to trust them. No
man need doubt that their election would
herald the dawn or a brighter day for ev
ery man who wished to perpetuate in this
union the priceless boon of constitutional
liberty and good government.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
After the retirement of Governor Mc
Daniel Mr. Jemison, of Bibb, nominated
Hon W E Smith, of Dougherty, in a ring
ing speech in which he said Mr. Smith
stood out before the people of the whole
country, signalized by the honor of having
opposed the electoral commission. [Cheersj
Mr. Williams, of Columbia, said:
Mr. Chairman: The honor has devolved
upon me to nominate lor elector of the
state at large one of Georgia’s most gifted
and distinguished sons. It is not necessa
ry for me to say anything in his praise for
his name is a household word throughout
this great state. As a lawyer he is astute
and learned, as a legislator be has been
wise and conservative, as a soldier he has
been brave, courageous and defiant, and
as a private citizen not one breath of scan
dal has ever sullied his pure and spotless
name, and if there is one man in Georgia
who ought to bo dear to the people of this
state it is the man whom I now nominate,
the Hon. George N. Lester of Fulton.
(Great cheering.)
Mr. Kimsey, of White, seconded tiie
nomination of Judge Lester, and was ap
plauded.
Mr. Waiters, of Dougherty, said that
while lie wouid be delighted to see Mr.
Tete Smith honored in any way, lie knew
lie was not a candidate for elector.
Mr. Jemison asked if Mr. Walters spoke
by authority of Col..Smith.
Mr. Walters said: I speak from actual
knowledge of Colonel Smith’s position, and
after consultation with the delegation from
the second district.
Mr. Jemison said that unless it could be
positively stated that Colonel Smith would
refuse to accept the office he would not
withdraw his name.
Mr. Harris, of Worth, spoke In the high
est terms of Colonel Smith, but said he
knew he was not a candidate.
Mr. Jemison then withdrew the nomina
tion of Hon. W. E. Smith though he stated
that he did so reluctantly.
On motion of Mr. Bush of Mitchell, the
nomination of Hon. P. F. Smith of Coweta,
and Hon. George N. Lester of Fultoa, as
electors at large, was made unanimous.
The nomination of alternate electors at
large was in order.
Mr. Harris of Worth nominated Mr.
Sam Jemison of Bibb.
Mr. Revill, of Meriwether, nominated
Hon. W. D. Tutt, of McDuffie.
Mr’ Newnan of Fulton, and Mr. Bigham
of Troupe, said there might be some diffi
culty about the elegtbillty of Mr. Tutt, be
cause lie is a member of the present state
legislature.
Mr. Jordan of Hancock, nominated Mr.
J. S. Turner of Putnam, but withdrew his
name at the gentleman’s request.
Mr. Watson of McDuffie, argued to prove
that the point against Mr. Tutt’s eligibili
ty was not well taken.
Mr. DuBignon of Chatham, said that it
would give him especial pleasure to vote
for Mr. Tutt for any office, but he thought
that the convention ought to take its ac
tion so carefully that there could not be
any possibility of an error.
Mr. Fry of Fulton, thought it best to
avoid all danger, and to seleot some or the
many good mon about whose eleglbllity
there could be no question.
Mr. Revill,of Meriwether, said that he
agreed to the wisdom of the suggestion
that no man should be nominated for elec
tor about whose qualifications there could
be the least question. He therefore with
drew the name of Mr. Tutt.
Mr. Jemison thanked the gentleman
from Worth for the honor of the nomina
tion, but asked that his name be with
drawn.
Mr. Harris—I’ll do it. He will be heard
from anyhow.
Hon. Pope Barrow was nominated, but
his name was withdrawn.
Judge Erwin, of Clarke, was nominated
by Mr. Ray of Walton.
Mr. J. E. Wooten, of Chatham, was nom
inated.
Mr. Newnan, of Fulton, nominated Mr.
Howard Van Epps, of Fulton, but with
drew his name, as Judge Lester had al
ready been chosen from this county.
Judge Erwin and Mr. Wooten were chos
en alternate electors at large by acclama
tion.
The convention then proceeded to tiie
choice or district electors and alternates.
Tiie roll of districts was called and the
chairman of each district delegation would
rise and present the names agreed upon
for electors and alternate electors.
Mr. T. E. Watson, of McDuffie, was of
fered by his district as their elector.
The same point raised against Mr. Tutt
was again mentioned, viz.: that he was a
member of the legislature. Mr. Watson’s
friends stated that he had resigned and
his resignation had been accepted by the
governor. Judge Bigham. of Troup, and
Simmons of Gwinnett, said it would be
best to select a man concerning whose
eligibility there could not possibly be any
question. Mr. Jones of Richmond, and
other delegates said Mr. Watson would
clearly be entitled to fill the office of elec
tor. While the question was in doubt Mr.
Watson rose and said that while he had
hoped to serve his state in this honorable
position he would let no personal ambi
tion stand for a moment to even the imag
inary risk of the state’s rights, and lie
withdrew his name. The eloquent young
Georgian was roundly applauded.
The tenth district delegates withdrew,
and presented Mr. A. F. Daly, of Johnson,
as thair candidate for elector. This com
pleted the list as follows, after the action
of the d istricts was indorsed :
On electors at Large: Peter F. Smith,
of Coweta, and George N. Lester, of Ful
ton. Alternates—Alex S. Erwin, of Clarke,
and J. E. Wooten, of Chatham.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First district—Spenser R. Atkinson, of
Glynn. Alternate—Thomas H. Potter, of
Bulloch.
Second district—A. T. McIntyre, Jr., of
Thomas. Alternate—E. C. Bower.ofEar-
J Third district—Rufus M. Hodge, of Pu
laski. Alternate—B. B. Hinton, of Sumter.
Fourth district—Edgar M. Butt, or Ma
rion. Alternate—Allen D. Freeman, of
Coweta.
Fifth district—John L. Tye, of Henry.
Alternate J. P. Sims, of Newton.
Sixth district—Washington Dessau, of
Bibb. Alternate—M. W. Beck, of Butts.
Seventh district—Thomas W. Milner, of
Bartow. Alternate—W. M. Henry, of
Chattooga.
Eighth district—Joel A. Billups, of Mor
gan. Alternate—Dr.T. J. Janes, of Greene.
Ninth district—C. J. Wellborn, of Union.
Alternate—C. H. Sutton, of Habersham.
Tenth district—A. F. Daly of Johnson.
Alternate—P. P. Johnson, of Burke.
The following is the full new state exeo-
utlve committee, Including the membera
at large, appointed by Mr. Polhill yes
terday afternoon:
At large—DuPont Guerry, of Sumter;
Thomas R. Jones, of Whitfield ;R. C. Hum
ber of Putnam; Walter G. Charlton, of
Chatham.
I First district—J. L. Sweat and J. H. Es
till.
: Second district—W. A. Harris and W.
' A. Graham.
Third district—A. S. Cutts and A. G.
■ McArthur.
i Fourth district—Grisby E. Thomas and
F. M. Longley.
i Fifth district—John S. Candler and Fred
Dismuke.
Sixth district—C. A. Turner and Robert
j Whitfield.
Seventh district—R. R. Harris and K. H.
I Davis.
I Eighth district—J. S. Turner and C. E.
, Smith
i Ninth district—T. M. Peeples and F. C.
Tate.
Tenth district—W. Daniel and James
Whitfield.
Secretary, John S. Candler.
Judge Bigham, of Troup, offered a res
olution, authorizing the state exec
utive committee to till any vacancies
which may occur in the electoral ticket
because of the discovery of any disquali
fication or by death. The resolution was
agreed to. On motion of Mr. Simmons,
of Gwinnett, the chair was empowered to
appoint the four members of the state ex
ecutive committee for the state at large.
On motion ot Mr. Turner ot Putnam, the
convention elected Hon. J. H. Polhill
chairman of the state executive committee.
Secretary Hardin put this motion, and it
was unanimously agreed to. On motion
of Mr. Hardeman the convention took up
the following resolution offered by Mr.
Willingham, of Bibb, indorsing Cleveland
and Hendricks, and it was passed with a
rousing cheer.
Resolved, That the democracy of Geor
gia, in convention assembled, hereby rati
fy and indorse the action of the national
democratic convention in the nomination
of Governor Grover Cleveland for presi
dent and the Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks
for Vice-president of tiie United States.
That wo consider Governor Cleveland em
inently fitted for the h.gh position thus
tendered him. His past political career
demonstrates his nerve and firmness to
maintain the law at ail hazards, while he
watches with zealous care the sacred
rights of the people. We look with pride
upon the nominee of vice-president and
are assured that with tiiese two in the
leadership, supported by sound democrat
ic principles, our time honored party will
gain an overwhelming victory at the
next elect ten.
Resolved further, That we hereby en
dorse and ratify tiie platform adopted by
our national convention at Chicago.
The convention returned a vote of thanks
to the chairman for his able and impar
tial presiding over the convention, and
then adjourned sine die.
EDITORIAL GLIMPSES.
The Maryland Democracy have nomi
nated Hon. Barnes Compton for Congress,
one of the best men in the State.
The Sunday Constitution contained a
handsome picture of its elegant new
building, and an interesting sketch of its
past history and present management.
Mr. Nortiien carried Hancock county
in the primary election last week, as tiie
choice of the county for Senator from the
20th district. This insures his election.
Mr. W. F. Jenkins ana J. T. Dennis are
the democratic nominees for the legislature
in Putnam. The Messenger says the nom
ination was made quietly and pleasantly.
We print to-day, to the exclusion of
much interesting matter, tho proceedings
of the recent democratic Convention in
full. It was the most harmonious conven
tion ever held in the State.
Putnam hail a great day last Friday.
The people got up a free dinner for all in
view of the good crop prospects ahead, and
peace, plenty and happiness crowned the
day.
Tiie Baltimore “Day” is a splendid pa
per, is truo to the old Democratic princi
ples, and illustrates the grand old party in
argument sound as tho rock bottom of
Gibraltar.
The Constitution of Saturday reports a
compromise between Mr. John H. James
and his creditors, about one hundred thou
sand dollars having been used to effect a
settlement, though partial.
The Constitution has discovered a new
paper in Milledgeville called the “Record”.
About as near correct as its fixing the
State Convention for the 18th of August,
when tiie 13th was the proper date.
Never spend money until you make it
is an old saw, but a good one. An Attiens
man has sold a thousand bales of the cot
ton crop ungathered, at 10% cents. The
gambling fever is as prevalent as the base
ball fever.
The Camp-Meeting in Hancock didn’t
come any too soon it the following from
the Ishmaelite be true: “There have been
lies enough told in this county during the
present political campaign by members of
the different churches to damn tiie uni
verse.” _
Mr. Lamar of the Telegraph & Messen
ger, having charged Senator Brown with
complicity in the appointment of J. E.
Bryant to the U. S. Marshaiship of the
Northern District of Ga., being satisfied
that he had done the Senator injustice,
very handsomely retracts the charge with
expressions of regret, honorable to him as
man and editor.
Tax Returns.—The Butler Herald says,
“Let the next Legislature enact a lawthat
will compel cverv tax payer in the Stato
to return his or her property at its fair-
market value; as well also as every party
that owns property in tiie State, but re
sides without its limits.” The law now is
amply sufficient to cover tiie case, if rigid
ly enforced. If Tax Receivers will do their
duty—swear every man on the Bible—
make every pioperty owner kiss the sa
cred Book under the awful oath, that tie is
giving in liis property at just valuation,
ttien the remody is right at hand. But
Tax Receivers don’t swear tax payers—
hence the trouble.
Sensible Advice.—The Jasper Coun
ty News says these sensible words to
to farmers—all of -which we heartily
endorse:
As the fanners have laid by their
crops now is the time to build and
repair barns and stables and gather
hay for winter use. Our people have
long been in their own light in not
providing good and comfortable quar
ters for tneir stock during the win
ter.
Several distinct shocks of earth
quake were felt throughout the
Northern States on the 10th instant,
lasting from S to 10 seconds. In some
places a few chimneys were over
thrown. The excitement in some
places caused the people to run out
of their houses. In some places in
New York, Pennsylvania and in some
other States, there were a series of
shocks but fortunately no serious
harm was done. It was, however, a
big and widespread scarce.
Senator Brown.—An exchange j
says “the Republicans are frightened
at the report that Senator Brown is
to be President Cleveland’s Attorney-
General. A great dread is coming
over the truly loyal brethren, lest the
indefatigable and illustrious Geor
gian should get upon the trail of
twenty years of Republican corrup
tion and' hold it up to the execration
of mankind.”
The people of Georgia will very
likely retain Senator Brown in his
present position whore he has done
good service not only for his State,
but the whole country. President
Cleveland will find a plenty of good
cabinet material iu Georgia, without
laying hands on either of our dis
tinguished Senators. Greensboro’
Home Journal.
The State Agricultural Society
Met at Rome on the 12th There
were over three hundred delegates
present, and nearly all the counties
were represented. Baldwin’s _ dele-
! gation were E. C. Ramsay, R. N. La-
, mar and E. S. Vinson. Capt. Newell,
of this city, is on the Executive Com
mittee. Brunswick was selected as
the place for the next meeting. The
Romans treated the delegates very
handsomely. The following officers
were elected. President, L. F. Liv
ingston, Vice Presidents:
First congressional district—A. F.
Rahn. Second—.T. G. McCall. Third
—J. H. Black. Fourth-J. H. Fan
nin. Fifth—W. L. Peek. Sixth—R.
J. Powell. Seventh—T. J. Lyon.
Eighth—W. J. Northen. Ninth—
W. H. Perkinson.
Mu. J. T. Denning.—This gentle
man has been made a Blaine elector
for the 10th district. Mr. Denning is
a good citizen and has done much to
add to the prosperity of Augusta.—
One thing we heartily desire and
that is to lay aside prejudice. We
are at peace, we have ardently
desired to see all sections at peace
with each other. Mr. Denning has
as much right to sustain Mr.
Blaine as any man in Georgia has to
sustain Mr. CLeveland. This is a
matter of private and personal opin
ion. As a democrat we differ with
Mr. Denning but we claim that every
man is entitled to liis opinion and for
years we regretted the bad feeling
between the sections and we have
written much to bring about a res
toration of friendly relations between
the sections so that the social rela
tions between the North and South
should lie fully restored. This is
good and sound Democratic doctrine.
For years Southern men at the North
were under tho ban of prejudice,
and vice versa, Northern men at tho
South, under the same flag and a com
mon destiny, we desired to see all re
conciled and enjoying equal rights in
all the sections. So that in political
contests members of different parties
should contend for their principles in
all places wherea common Hag floated
over us. Our doctrine is to give Demo
crats and Republicans a fair and
equal chance iu the North and the
South, the East and West, and let
the people every where decide be
tween them. If the vox populi is not
the vox dei, under our institutions,
it is the rule by whieh political con
tests are decided to which all must
submit. There ever have been, and
ever will be, diffeiences of opinion
and a canvass is rendered more pleas-.
ant when the opposing forces remain
friends however warmly they may
contest each others political princi
ples.
Political Points.
Hon. A. D. Candler has been renominated
for Congress in tiie 9tli Dist., and Judge
Crisp in the 3*1.
Two negroes are nominated for the leg
islature by the Republicans in Coweta
county.
John Kelly and Dana of the New York
Sun, do the democracy a thousand times
more harm by their pretended friendship
than they could by ail open and square
hostility.
An Indiana editor calls the editor of a ri
val journal, “a bald-headed snipe whose
miserable carcass is a foul insult to the
earth it fattens on.” From this wo infer
that the campaign is fulls’ open.
General Butler beiieves lie can poll 2,000,-
000 votes. Whs’, certainls’. There are
Ben and Charles A. Dana—they are 2—and
the other 000.000 will be easy enough to
pick up almost anywhere.
The Fourth Senatorial district is com
posed of the counties of Glynn, Camden
and Charlton. In this district the Repub
licans have nominated James Blue. He
ought to be badis’ beaten.—Tel. A Mess.
Yes, beaten until he is blue as he is black.
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Mr. B. S. Walker, of Walton, has a
two acre lot planted in clover. He
sold the clover off of one of the acres
for twenty dollars, and made six wag
on loads on the other patch.
R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, Robert
Toombs, of Georgia, and Jefferson Davis,
of Mississippi, represented their respective
States io the United States Senate in 1860.
They are still living, aged respectively 75
74, and 76, while all their distinguished
associates are dead.—Eve. News. ,
No scrofulous infection can resist the
purifying power of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla,
Sold by all druggists.
“Among my letters,” says Fanny
Field, “is one from a woman who
wants to know ‘how to tell which
eggs will hatch pullets and which
roosters.’ You can’t tell a blessed
thing about it, and ‘nobody else can’t
either.’ Oh, yes, I know all about the
long eggs and the short eggs, and the
wrinkles and the air bubbles,, and
I’ll spare you the trouble of getting
up and repeating the stuff. Tried it
all myself and know all about it.—
When vou can tell whether the next
baby will be a boy or a girl you can
tell whether any given egg will hatch
a rooster or a pullet, but not before.
A Great Head.
Merchant Traveler.
An impecunious and visionary fel
low was talking to his friend about
money-making in the .Southwest. “I
tell you what it is,” he said, “tho
poorest kind of a man can buy land
in Texas.” Can lie?” was the indif
ferent reply. “Yes, he can, and I
just saw to-day where there are a
million acres at only a dollar an a-
cre, and a whole million of them!”
“A million acres at a dollar an acre
is a million dollars, ain’t it?” “Yes,”
“Well, where’s tho poor man_ going
to get the money ?”“What?”‘'Where’s
the poor man going to get the mon
ey?” “Why—why—I never thought
of that!” Then lie borrowed a quar
ter and invited the lender in to drink.
Bringing Bis. Into Notice.
[Philadelphia Call.]
“I suppose you feel pretty bad over the
failure of your Lasker resolution to reach
the Reichstag?” said a reporter to Tom
Ochiltree.
“Well, I don’t mind that so much, but
there is one thing that makes me sorry I
in'rodueod it."
“What is that?”
“It lias given Bismarck so much promi
nence.” _
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WASHINGTON.
From the Mercury’.
The camp-meeting will commence on
the 2nd Sunday In September next at Deep
Step.
Mrs. W. R. Snipes killed a rattle snake
with 16 rattles, in her wood pile a few days
age.
Messrs. John A. Quinn, A. M. Mayo, B. J.
Tarbutton, and D. E. B. Wells, killed 283
doves on Friday last.
The Washington County Grange will
have a dinner and speaking at their lodge
room near Sun Hill, on Friday the 22nd of
August. Hon. J. T. Henderson of Atlanta
is expected to address the meeting.
If you wish to destroy bed bugs, mites,
tttes or any insects, take old rags and put
sulphur with them, piaco in the room and
close all openings and set tiro to tho rags,
don’t let the rags blaze. This is a receipt
that Mr. W. S. Brooks gives. But be sure
to get out of tho room yourself, if you
don’t it will kiil you.
WILKINSON.
From tho Southerner.
Our Jones county correspondent says:
Miss Ellen Fox, a charming young lady
of Milledgeville, is on a visit to Miss Sal-
lie Woolfolk, and having a good time gen
erally.
Miss Nannie Ivey of Baldwin visited
friends in Wilkinson this week.
The sickly season lias struck Toombs-
boronow, and its citizens are moving out
to avoid the crash.
Two little boys of Macon, one the son of
Judge Cannon,the other of Mrs. Josse, and
grandson of Capt. Wm. Johnson, left there
on Wednesday morning for a stroll
through the country, lhey were not miss
ed till late in tho afternoon and no one
knew where they were gone. Capt. John
son sent Jack Easom down the Central
road In search of them, and when the train
reached Gordon, the little boys were just
pulling into the same place. Mr. E. took
them in hand and returned the woul-J-bo
tramps to their homes on the next morn
ing’s train. Tney were going to stop in
Toombsboro awhile, they said, and teach
the country how to walk and run hurdle
races.
HANCOCK.
From the Ishnnolite.
Mrs. Jas. M. Pound is dead.
Milledgeville had a large delegation at
Camp-Meeting on Sunday last, and they
all seemed delighted witti their visit.
P. M. Compton, A Joseph anil ( apt. W.
E. Haygood, three of Miliedgoviile’s most
prominent merchants were at tlio camp
ground on Sunday last.
Armory Hancock Van Guards.—Spar
ta, Ga„ Aug. 8, 1884.—At a regular meet
ing of this company tiie following pream
ble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas; This company having been
S laced under obligations to the Baldwin
Hues and the citizens of Baldwin county
by their hospitable and courteous treat
ment during cur recent visit to that coun
ty. Therefore be it
Resolved : That our thanks are due and
are hereby tendered to the Blues for an ele
gant dinner and hospitable treatment dur
ing our stay with them and especially do
we feel obligated to Capt. Caraker and
Lieut. Wootten for their earnest efforts in
our behalf, two better men could not have
been placed at the head of this old veteran
company.
2nd. we were also placed under obliga
tions to the Milledgeville Light Infantry
by their many attentions shown us during
the day, which we hope at some future
day to be able to reciprocate.
3rd. Our thanks are also tendered to the
citizens of Milledgeville and Baldwin coun
ty for both their presence and the many
attentions shown us while their guests.
4th. That we believe this only the begin
ning of a series of reunions which we are
confident will be both pleasant and profit
able to both counties.and in taking leave of
our Baldwin friends wo can only assert
that it Is our wish that the day is not far
distant when we can again come together
under similar circumstances.
5th. That these resolutions be publish
ed in the Ishmaelite and Bulletin and Mil- !
ledgevillo papers, and a copy be forward
ed to the Blues.
Lieut. T. H. Little,
Private E. A. Kozier,
- W. A. Buckner,
Committee.
From the Bulletin.
Mr. Ben Harris of Warrenlon, formerly
of Hancock, Is dead.
Miss Mattie Bruce fell out of a carriage
during campmeeting and was seriously
hurt.
Clinton Items.
“Clinton High School” with Prof. W. F.
Jones as Principal opened on Monday 10th
with an attendance of 35 scholars. Prof.
Jones is one of the most talented teachers
in the State and'though young in age and
only an experience of four or five years as
an instructor, he has developed a won
derful faculty to impart Instruction, and
gain the love and respect of his pupils,
and the confidence of his patrons.
A “protracted meeting” has been going
on this week at the Methodist Church,
Rev. W. D. Shea, the efficient pastor lias
been ably assisted by Rev. P. H. Clump
ier of East Macon and Rev. J. L. Lewis of
the “Leary (Calhoun Co.) circuit.” Much
good work, and very many encouraging
words have been put in by tiie lay mem
bers of the church. The M. E. Churches
or old Jones are strong and composed of
the best people, in a more prosperous con
dition than ever before known.
No earthquake felt here; but we feel and
know that the prospect for a line crop of
both corn and cotton will be harvested.
Some hogs have died with cholera yet
much fine meat will bo slaughtered if no
more cholera puts in appearance.
Tommie Towle6, a most quiet and popu
lar youth, for j’ears a resident of Clinton,
aged 19 years died of consumption at his
father’s home about four miles from the
village this morning. Will bo buried to
morrow, this wiil be the first interment in
our Cemetery iu more than a year.
"Bob Vines.
STEVENS POTTERY.
Aug, 15,1884.
Editors Union A Recorder:
Farmers have been busy making fodder
while tiie sun shines.
Cotton is beginning to open. Rust in
some localities threatens serious injury to
the crop.
Protracted services at Pleasant Grove
Church, during the past week ream: i. g in
10 persons joining the Church.
Messrs. E. W. Minter and S. J. Bi own
are shipping large quantities of fine fruit
to Savannah.
A military Company is being organized
here with 35 or 40 members. At a prelim
inary election W. B. Tyler was elected
Captain, A. R. Bloodworm, 1st Lieut. W.
A. Cook, 2nd and W. B. Rice, 3rd.
Messrs. Tom and Carey Morris of your
county, visits our conirnnnity often, it is
the old old story.
In a bantering spirit a young lady and j
gentleman living in your county, said i
they would go to Clinton and be married, 1
they jumped in the buggy and drove off a
distance of 15 miles, as they neared the
town, the young lady saw he was terribly
in earnest and thinking of her Baldwin
county sweetheart her beautiful eyes filled
with tears and she begged him to return.
He did so reluctantly.
Roads good, prospects splendid fora big
crop so says W. P. Stevens the saw-mill
man aud now is the accepted time to haul
your lumber, repair your barns, stables,
Ac. He can supply you with tlio best at
bottom prices.
On Thursday last wo saw at tiie Pottery,
a bevy of young ladies as lovely as a po
et’s dream.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stevens who have
been quite sick for several weeks are con
valescing and have left for a visit to Now-
ton county.
Miss Jimmie Merea of Macon is visiting
the family of Mr. F. M. Bone.
Miss Susie Webb, of Newton county, is
visiting her sister Mrs. J. H. Stevens.
Frank Ivey says he will marry when a
democratic president of the L'. S., Is elect
ed, he thinks his pilgrimage is almost at
an end, he has great confidence in Cleve
land. . Yours, Z.
Commissioner*.
incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Lea's-
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—with a capital of Sl.ouo.ooo—to which a re
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By an overwhelming popular vote Its franchise
was made a part of the present state Constitu
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The only Lottery ever voted on and endorsed
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It never scales or postpones.
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MERRIWETHER STATION.
August 16th, 1884.
Editors Union Jc Recorder.
An excellent meeting in progress at
Pleasant Grove.
Especial thanks to Mrs. Wtn. and Mrs.
Charles Harper for some very fine fruit,
and to Mr. and Mrs. Elam for special kind
ness.
Among the visitors to Merriwether Is
Mr. Archie Reed from Augusta; Mr. Frank
Herty from Milledgeville; Mr. Wilcox from
Milledgeville; Miss A. Mvrick from Beth
el; Mrs. Dance from Eiitoutori; Misses
Berry and Sanford from Hancock.
Mrs. Wright and Miss Mamie Harper
are visiting Macon.
Mr. Harrison aud Mrs Edna Harper are
visiting Putnam.
An euterprising pupil Trom Emory Col
lege spending his vacation selling maps.
He deserves success anil is quite a gentle
man. We bespeak for him the patronage
of the county.
Mr. Roberts of Merriwether is giving
bis store quite a nice appearance, a neat
dressing of paint, he is an energetic
young man, and his crop is second to none.
E.
MERGER UNIVERSITY
MACON, GA.
T;ie fall term of this institution will open
on tho last Wednesday (24th) In September.
The rate of tuition is low, and does not
very greatly exceed the matriculation and
other fees of institutions in which free tui
tion prevails.
The Theological Department, designed
to prepare young men for the ministry, is
presided over by Rev. J. G. Ryals, D. D.
The Preparatory School, of whieh Mr.
A. I. Branham, A. M., is principal, is In
successful operation. A commodious
school bouse is about to he built on the
college grounds, and will be ready by the
opening of the fall term.
The Law Department has a faculty of
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Good board can be had at the “Hall” for
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