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VOLUME NO—LV
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Kimball House,
Atlanta,'August 9,1S80.
SO REST OS THE SABBATH.
God’s holy day put a temporary period
to the turmoil and excitement of the con
vention, which on Saturday evening had
culminated to its highest point. But the
intervening day before the struggle could
be renewed was by no means devoted to
the holy purposes for which it was set
aside by the Great I Am. On the con
trary, it was a day of active canvassing,
caucusing, wrangling and strategetical
manceuvering on the part of a large num
ber of the members, who were induslri
ously seeking how to arrange the final
denouement. The excitement also per
vaded the entire community.
OS THE STREETS,
at the hotels and boarding houses, and
even in the porches and piazzas of private
citizens, nothing fell upon the ear save
the continuous and sometimes vehement
discussion of the “deadlock” and political
situation. As an evidence of the consum
ing interest manifested by all classes in
the proceedings of the convention durin.
its sessions,
LADIES IN THE GALLERIES
could be seen, pencil and note hook
in hand, scoring the vote of the coun
ties at every roll call, and seem
ingly keenly alive to all that tran
spired. Some of these dear creatures are
even bitterer politicians than their liege
lords or sweethearts So it ever is with
woman; for does not the Scriptures say
“her desire shall be unto her husband,”
which we take it means that she will vote
and side with him,always, right or wrong.
This, save in the case of
BLOOMERS AND STRONG-MINDED SPIN
STERS,
ought to disarm the opposition so gener
ally felt to enfranchising the ladies.
Maugre the loss of time certain to ensue
in the conduct of domestic affairs and the
increased clamor on the hustings and else
where, though the vote would be doubled,
the result of each election would not be
materially changed
The ermine exchanged for the vest
ments of
THE SACRED DESK.
The writer yesterday attended worship
at Wesley Chapel, of which Gen. Evans
is pastor, but in his absence that pious
jurist and eminent Georgian, Judge
James Jackson, officiated.
True to the instincts of his profession,
the learned judge chose for his theme the
scriptural passage, “The law of the Lord
is perfect, converting the soul.”
He then proceeded, in plain but elo
quent and forcible language, to show the
supremacy of the divine law, and its in
comparable superiority to earthly statutes.
In the latter, court, witnesses and jurors
were but weak and fallible mortals. _ In
the assizes of heaven, Jehovah had given
the written law at Sinai, and “He who is
not a man that He Should err,” was the
the judge and arbiter in every cause.
The speaker also dwelt upon the passing
mercy of the Great Judge and ruler
over all, who takes no pleasure in the
death of his subjects, but. offers to them
repentance and salvation through tlio
blood and mediation or His only begotten
Son.
But of course we could not, if able,
in these hurried jottings, repeat Judge
Jackson’s excellent discourse. Suffice it to
say, it was an edifying spectacle to see
a pure-hearted and Godly member of the
highest tribunal in the State upholding the
cause of Christ in the “great congrega
tion” with meekness and humility. The
judge is a real Methodist, possessing all
the unction, and indulging freely in the
-ejaculatory utterances of his brethren.
During the last prayer by a layman, his
sonorous responses and emphatic
“amens” woke the echoes of the house.
Would that we had more like him on the
•bench and in the halls of legislation.
GENERAL GORDON’S TRADCCERS. J
We are authorized to state, by the gen
eral himself, that the report that he had
been employed by Justice Field to repre
sent his presidential interest in- Georgia
before the meeting of the Cincinnati con
vention, and furnished with funds for that
purpose, is an infamons calumny mado
out of whole cloth. Not a cent was he
man, Lester or Gartrell. Many reason
plausibly that the majority having, by
their own motion, not only adopted the
two-thirds rule, but voted down a propo
sition striking out its recommendation to
future conventions, thus declaring it to be
their unalterable method of effecting nom
inations, cannot now go back on that ac
tion, because of the inability of their
candidate to obtain the requisite majority.
Moreover, that when that rule was
adopted, the majority deliberately relin
quished its rights, and now they have no
majority, as nothing loss than two-thirds
of the members of the convention consti
tute a legal nominating majority.
To all ot this the friends of the Gov
ernor have the unvarying answer that he
is the choice of a large majority of the
people, and they will not desert him.
And so the convention does nothing, and
personal feeling on both sides is allowed
to imperil the unity and success of the
great Democratic party. We trust a nom
ination will be made to-day, if it requires
mutual concessions to effect it.
GEN. TOOMBS.
This veteran statesman is looking in
excellent health, and, as usual, Is always
the centre of an admiring circle who listen
with the keenest interest to his wise say
ings and witticisms. The “old man elo
quent” is very free in his remarks upon
the convention, and declares that conven
tions bind nobody, and rarely reflect the
true sentiments of an actual majority of
the sovereigns. In proof of this he. gave
as an instauce the contest in the ninth
district, when Mr. Hill, who failed to get
a nomination from the convention, and
after a long session that body adjourned
without a choice, went home and swept
the district by an overwhelming majority.
But, with due respect, this idea carried to
its legitimate result, would abrogate the
whole convention system and effectually
prevent all party organization. But the
general, ever since the war, has been
working “in a gang by himself.” Mr.
Toombs also narrated his celebrated inter
view with the congressional investigating
committee.
When asked how General DuBose had
carried his district in the teeth of so large
a Radical majority, he replied: “I used to
buy negroes before the war, and I do it
now. I earned the election by bribery
and intimidation, but the difference be
tween us is that I paid for my votes like
a gentleman, and yon not only bulldoze
but steed them.” The general loves to
dwell upon this incident, which was the
result of irrepressible waggishness as much
as ’anything else. Happily, the whole
country is acquainted with the idiosyn
crasies of the distinguished ex-member
of the Federal Senate, who is nevertheless
a sterling and incorruptible patriot.
11 A. M. August 9,1639.
The convention assembled an hour
since, and a call of the counties showed
them all to be represented either by proxy
or their delegates in person. One ballot,
the 20th, was had, with no essential
change, when Col. W. A. Reid, of Put
nam, after a few remarks, withdrew for
the time, and announced his intention to
vote again for Colquitt until his nomina
tion was deemed impossible.
Pending another ballot
MB. MCLENDON, OP THOMAS,
after a stirring and graceful speech, full
of patriotic fervor in behalf of peace, an
nounced that he would withdraw his vote
from Colquitt and support any citizen who
could unite the convention. Mr. Mc
Lendon spokfe at much leugth, and was
listened to with marked attention. lie
was followed by
MR. PATTERSON, OF BIBB,
in an address that fairly sparkled with
beautiiul sentiments and patriotic fire.
He, too, declared for harmony, and, after
paying a well merited and splendid trib
ute to Bibb’s favorite, Hon. Thomas Har
deman, Jr., announced that neither that
distinguished gentleman, or the delegation
he represented in part, would iuterpose
the smallest barrier, at the proper time, to
the nomination of any individual who
might be acceptable to the convention.
Mr. Patterson made an admirable and
most eloquent appeal to the delegates in
the interests of harmony, and was fre
quently and loudly greeted with applause
and cries of “go on, go on.” We believe
it was the young gentleman’s first debut in
any deliberative assembly, and
BIGHT GALLANTLY
did he flesh his maiden sword on this oc
casion. His apostrophe to Democracy at
the close of his speech brought down the
house in a storm of applause. Bibb has
cause to be proud of her promising young
ever promised or did he receive from the
judge at any time, nor had he the least
active connection with the movement,
which was made to influence the vote of
Georgia in liis behalf.
A difficulty which occurred last week
between Mr. Frank Gordon and “M. E.
T.,” the correspondent of the Augusta
EveningNeicsgrevi out of the apprehension
of the former that the strictures in the
letter of Col. Thornton were meant to
give authenticity to this rumor against
his father. But Mr. Thornton denies
making any statement of the kind, ana
disclaims having anything to. do with
originating the story in question. This
much is said in justice to all. Not even
the worst enemy of General Gordon be
lieves this vile fabrication.
The Senator affirms also that the para
graph going the rounds of the press, that a
proposition in writing had beensubmitted
to Hardeman’s friends that if he would
withdraw and throw his strength to Col
quitt, that Gordon, Brown, and Colquitt
stood ready to support him in 1832, and
were willing to sign the paper, was whol
ly destitute of foundation. He had never
seen or heard of such a paper, and had
made no tender of the sort.
We take pleasure thus in contradicting
these damaging stories against our illus
trious fellow citizen, who has served the
State so long and well.
WHAT THE CONVENTION WILL DO TO
DAY.
Rumors are plentiful as blackberries
this morning, as to what shape the struggle
between the majority and minority will
assume when the convention re-assem-
hles. On Saturday^night it was affirmed
that the Colquitt men meditated a change
of programme, and would suspend the
rules to-day for the purpose of passing a
resolution bringing on the election of
State house officers, and the selection of
electors, before again tackling the guber
natorial emhroglio. Also, that the
two-thirds rule would be abolished.
But after caucusing, it is now sta
ted that they are fearful if this
attempt is made that it will not be possi
ble to hold together the Colquitt follow
ing, and it might result in the defeat of
the governor. The last on dit is that
after a few more ballots the majority will
declare a nomination impracticable, and
then refer the election of a governor back
to the people by an adjournment, sine die,
of the convention. We hear of a few de
fections on the Colquitt side, and that
some of his supporters declare that their
mission hero was to nominate a candidate
for governor, and when it is demonstrated
that their favorite cannot be chosen, they
will then look elsewhere for some one
upon whom the convention can unite.
Auother report Is that the majority in
tend to remain in session until Governor
Colquitt is renominated, even if they have
to stay
UNtlL FROST.
The minority, In the meantime, still re
tains its organization under their respect
ive leaders, and seems more resolved than
ever to defeat the nomination of Governor
Colquitt, even f they cannot elect Harde-
After some sparring between the dele
gates from Bartow, during the next bal.ot,
(the 27tli), the vote which will be an
nounced elsewhere still remained very
nearly the same.
It bad become manifest that the temper
of the convention was still angry and ex
cited, and though there were some slight
indications of a break, nothing decisive
could be done at this session.
The body, therefore, took a recess until
3 p. m., when the struggle will be re
sumed, and duly reportedby your corres
pondent. . H. H. J.
Fifth Day’s Proceedings.
Atlanta, August 9,1SS0.
The convention met at 10 a. m. After
prayer, by Dr. Ross, Mr. Newman, a del
egate from Fulton, rose to a personal ex
planation relative to a mistake in the (7on-
itution as to the speech by Mr. Shumate,
if Whitfield.
Mr. Preston (Colquitt), of Jasper, said
that the same paper had made a mistake
m reporting him as saying that the Put
nam county delegation were actuated by
>ersonal motites in nominating the Hon.
dr. Lawson for governor; that he thought
he had said, at least he intended to say,
that the delegates were actuated by per
sonal feeling; that a3 Mr. Lawson’s name
was in nomination he hoped the opposition
would not let it stand with only two and
half votes.
Mr. Rucker (Lester)—Set the example
yourself.
Mr. Warren (Lester)—If the Colquitt
men will give Mr. Lawson ninety-five
votes the anti-Colquitt men will give him
145 on the first ballot and nominate him.
[Applause.]
Mr. Walsh moved to sound the roll of
counties, to ascertain if a quorum was
present, which was done, and all the
counties found to be in representation.
TWENTY-SIXTH BALLOT.
The roll was then called on the twenty-
sixth ballot, several counties voting by
proxy; The vote stood, Colqnitt 208 23-
30, Lester 02 7-30, Hardeman 53$, Warner
8, Gartrell 14$, Lawson 3. Total 350.
No nomination.
Mr. Reed, of Putnam, rose and asked
for the attention of the body, and after a
few preliminary remarks, read a letter
from the Hon. Thos. G. Lawson, in
which the writer entreated the convention
to make a nomination; that the integ
rity of the party demanded it, and that
any good man would suit him and his
people.
Mr. McLendon, (Colquitt) of Thomas,
said that after the passions of the last
week had subsided, that be believed that
tliere was no hope of arriving at a nomi
nation, judging from the expression of the
ballot just cast; that he was sent here
by a Colquitt constituency; that he
claimed, however, the right to act as his
duty presented itself to him; that as a
pelled him to hid Colqnitt and his friends
an affectionate adieu. [Applause.]
Is the Democratic party centered in one
man. I do not believe it. The party is
above and beyond the man. That it has
not been in his power to obtain tables of
the vote, but that he did not not believe
one-third of the voters had expressed any
opinion on the merits of the several can
didates before the convention. The only
inference to be gathered is, that the ma
jority of the people are indifferent to the
question, but by this act appear willing to
leave the matter to the wisdom of the
convention. In his county, after the no
tice had appeared in the newspapers, and
after a heated campaign, there were only
240 men in our county meeting; that 148
voted for Colquitt, and S5 against
him, and the rest of the white
voters, amounting to 1,000 men, were
indifferent to them all. The interest of
these men are in our hands, and their love
for the Democratic part/ is stronger than
that to any man. We are on the brink of
a chasm and the question is shall we cast
the men in or the party. That if the men
are not willing, like the Romans of old,
to leap in^the gnlf to save the country,
then I am willing to add my humble
strength to push them in. Mr. McLen
don then read a card signed by. a number
of gentlemen of the Richmond delegation,
asking for the position of delegates to this
convention, In which card they represent
themselves, as friends of Colquitt, but
still claim they will go to do their duty to
the party, and exercise the right of voting
as free citizens. That, in behalf of the
party, he would vste for any man on
whom the party and the convention could
or would agree on.
Mr. Patterson, of Bibb (Hardeman),
said the patriotic sentiments of the gentle
man from Thomas found a response in the
hearts of what has been called the Harde
man party. That many candidates have
been offered to the convention. We have
offered the name of Thos. Hardeman, a
man whose ability is as towering as the
Alps, and whose character is as stainless
as their snows. It is claimed that we are
only here to enter up judgment of the
people’s verdict. This I deny, so tar as
the verdiet being already rendered. That
the convention, in adopting the two-thirds
rule, declared the test of the wishes of
the people.
Mr. Vason (Colquitt)—Are you willing
to adopt the two-thirds rule now ?
Mr. Patterson—Your side adopted the
rule and by that rule Colquitt is not the
choice of the people. The friends of Col
quitt give us the choice of two roads—
either to break up the convention or nom
inate Colquitt. The choice is like that of-
tlie colored preacher who told his hearers
there were two roads through this world
—one to everlasting destruction and the
other to everlasting perdition—when one
of the congregation exclaimed, “den dis
nigger takes to dc woods.” Mr. Patterson
then concluded with a glowing eulogium
on the Democratic party. [Long and con
tinued applause.]
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH BALLOT
was then called, and the roll was sounded.
The old patriarch, Mr. Holton, of Appling,
changing his slogan of “one for Lester and
one for Colquitt” to “one for Hardeman
and one for Colquitt.”
When Bartow county was called, Mr.
Tate rose and changed one-half vote for
Colquitt from Lester. This brought Mr.
Conyers, of the same delegation, on the
floor, who indignantly denied the vote-
and claimed that the comity had been
misrepresented. Then ensued an angry
crimination and recrimination among the
Bartow delegation, interrupted with calls
of “ballot,” order, etc. Out of which con
fusion most confounded, the strong voice
of Mark Harden brought order by calling
the roll.
The twenty-seventh ballot resulted as
follows: Colquitt, 209 23-30; Lester, 65
7-30; Hardeman, 52; Warner, 8; Gar
trell, 13$; Lawson, 0. Total 349$.
The convention then adjourned till 3
p.
The speoch of Mr. McLendon met with
the warmest and most cordial approbation
of many of the be$t men of the conven
tion. It was ringing with true patriotism.
The people of Thomas county should be
adjoubn sine die. people at an election to be held at the de-
This would, in all probability, result in cision of said committee,
the call by the minority for another con- Mr. McKibben moved a suspension of
vention and the putting out of an opposi- the rules. The motion was voted down
tion Democratic candidate. Nothing and the balloting was resumed,
could be more unfortunate for the peace • the twenty-ninth ballot,
and welfare of the commonwealth. A‘ Colquitt, 20S 2-3; Lester, 59 5-6;Har-
contest would be inaugurated which for deman, 544; Gartrell, 14$; Warner, 10,
bitterness and rancor has never had a par- Total 347 9-16.
allel in Georgia. Feuds and animosities , the convention.
would bo engendered which long‘"years August 10,18S0.
could not heal. The labor system of the ! At ten minutes to ten, a. m., the con-
country would be terribly disturbed also, vention was called to order by the chair-
and m the exciting canvass to ensue the man. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.
muchly courted negro would spend his Ross Colquitt, of Houston,
time at the hustings instead of in tJife cot- Mr. McKibbon, of Butts, rose to a ques-
ton field.' All tion of privilege to correct a mistake in
these disasters could be ayOided the Atlanta Constitution.
by a nomination to-day. Surely some | Mr. Harrell, (Lester, uninstructed) of
one of oar many noble citizens should be Webster, moved the suspension of the
brought to the rescue and made the choice rules in order to introduce a resolution to
of the convention in this critical emergen- this effect:
cy, if it be finally demonstrated tlfat Gov. j Whereas, It is evident from the pro-
Colquitt cannot obtain the prescribed ceedings of this convention that it is im-
majority of two-thirds. A feeing of the possible to nominate under the time-hon-
deepest anxiety pervades the enffR, com- ored usages of the Democratic party, ei-
munitv, and all are looking forward with ( ther of the gentlemen whose names are
painful interest to the result of-the con- now before the convention, and
vention’s deliberations to-day. In the J Whereas, The unity and harmony of
caucuses last uigbt inflammatory speeches the Democratic party should rise above
generally took the place of calm.dulibera-' all personal ambition and partisan par-
tions, and it is universally conceded that j tiality, and no Democrat, either as :
the “deadlock” will be broken this candidate or member of the convention,
morning, and the convention terminate its ' has a right to endanger the safety of the
labors in some way or other. If no bet- party from personal consideration,
Be it resolved, That a committee of five
be appointed by the president to confer
with Gov. A. H. Colquitt, Col. Thomas
Hardeman, Rufus E. Lester, Gen. L. J
.county
proud of their brave, conscientious young
delegate. We predict a bright and useful
future for him.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Atlanta, August 10,1SS0.
NO NOMINATION YET.
The convention failed, as your readers
were advised by telegraph last night, to
make any nomination in the afternoon
session, and after the 29th ballot had been
counted with no materfal change in its
results, adjourned until 9:30 a. m. to-day.
There were some slight sypiptoms of
yielding on the Colquitt side, but it is de
clared that the caucus lash brought his
followers into solid line again.
The enthusiasm of his supporters is
wonderful. At a recent caucus, we are
informed that the governor appeared in
person and made a powerful appeal to
them to stand by him to the last.
In response nearly all filed by and
shook hands, pledging themselves to do
AN EARNEST DELEGATE.
One rugged-looking farmer from Towns
county said: “I have come here to help
nominate Colquitt, and intend to stay un
til all the provisions in Atlanta are ex
hausted, and then will eat my colleague
before I consent to go home.”
The minority exhibit ^he same pluck
and endurance, and seem sternly and per
sistently resolved to defeat Governor Col
quitt by the selection of some other man
who can unite the convention. But the
difficulty is to find him.
Personally, we admire the governor, and
have never countenanced the slanders
which have been hurled against him.
But, speaking not from a Hardeman
standpoint, but as a Democrat earnestly
desiring to preserve the integrity of the
party, unless nominated by a two-thirds
vote, we think his administration having
been endorsed overwhelmingly, that he
ought to be content, and give
way in tbe interests of peace and har
mony. Had tbe two-thirds rule not
been adopted, then his worst enemy could
not ask him to make this sacrifice. But
matters stand, by the solemn act of the
governor’s own friends, he lost his ma
jority rights, and has no claim to a nomi
nation until the requisite number of votes
have been obtained. Perhaps he may
get them, and then would be enabled to,
and should receive the- unanimous sup
port of every Democrat in Georgia.
that majority rule
is not founded upon any principle of jus
tice, and we only favored it in the present
convention because its adoption was
tacitly agreed upon by all parties in the
late preliminary campaign. Now, how
ever, there is no honorable retreat from it.
Tinder these circnmstances, we think the
time has about arrived when all personal
aims and predilections should be made to
succumb to tbe good of tbe country.
THE OUTLOOK,
however, is far from satisfactory. It
Is generally asserted and credited,
ter method can be devised, the majority
men will sever the
GORDIAN KNOT,
and dissolve the body. Beforo thiscanbe ,
done, however, there will bo many a tilt j Gartrell and Hon. Hiram Warner, and
between the leaders on either - side; and 1 present to these gentlemen the difficulties
every parliamentary expedient will be re- 1 uow existing in the convention and the
sorted to. • • danger of the unity of the party, and re-
Colonel Trammell, the president of the spectfully submit the propriety and patri-
convention, lias exhibited rare courtesy I otism of the joint withdrawal of each of
and tbe utmost fairness in the discharge those gentlemen, so as to leave the con-
t>f his delicate and onerous- duties. At vention to act alone in the interests of the
times, when the welkin raug with the
cboera, hisses, shrill whistling, and thun
derous rapping of the excited delegates,
and the crowded galleries above, chaos
seemed to reign. But his clear voice and
resounding gavel never failed to subdue
the tumult and restore order.
Democratic party of tbe State,
Mr. Harrell said that the party was on
tbe brink of ruin. Can we not submit the
question to these gentlemen, if they are
not willing to yield their personal interest
to the good of the party ?
Mr. Nolan, of Henry, moved to table the
Albeit a Colquitt man, there ’ is not a 1 motion,
member of the convention who can take | The motion to table was sustained, and
any reasonable exception to his just rul
ings, and not a single time have they been
reversed. This convention would have
afforded a magnificent theatre for the dis
play of the consummate parliamentary
knowledge of Chancellor Mol!, or his dis
tinguished pupil, Hon. A. O. Bacon.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
The writer found time yesterday to call
upon Governor Smith and talk with him
concerning the present 1 and prospective
work of the railroad commissioners. The
governor was very kind and affable, and
did not hesitate to speak candidly and
freely when interrogated. He said, contra
ry’ to the predictions made, there has
been no
FALLING OFF IN THE INCOME
of any railroad in. the State, during the
last quarter, hut the reverse is true, as
from their reports, as far as received, a
decided increase has usually obtained.
This is especially true of the short roads
which had beeu most apprehensive of in
jury.
Full returns from the Central! road
were not yet in, but as far as known even
the business of that great artery of com
merce had improved,-** -
-"’’Quite a number of complaints bad
been sent up to the commission by private
individuals against tbe .various railway
companies for alleged violations of the
general schedule. These would all be
fairly investigated and acted upon.
The commission
DEGINS TO-DAY,
to revise the tariff of the Central railroad,
with a view to improving it and correct
ing alleged discriminations against tbe
city of Macon. The board wished to
harm no corporation or private citizen of
the State, but, on the contrary, to pro
mote the interests of all.
FOB THE BELIEF OF MACON,
it fa proposed in place of continuing to
consider the Central railroad as a single
line as hitherto, to make each distinct road
a. separate line and apply separate tarifis of
freight to each. This, he thought, would
would do away as nearly as possible
with all the discriminations complained
of. The governor said the tariff on all
railroads required frequent modifications,
and it would be the study atld aim of tbe
board to keep them at a just and equita
ble standard.
The law as it stands fa very far from
being complete, and the commissioners in
tended themselves to
ASK THE LEGISLATURE
to make some very important changes and.
modifications in its provisions.
The above will be read with interest by
the merchants of your city.
10:30 A. m. August 10,1880.
The majority of the convention are car
rying out to the letter the announcement
made in our last telegram. After voting
down a resolution offered by Judge How
ell, of Webster, for a conference between
the several candidates, Mr. Walsh, of
Richmond, offered two resolutions, one of
them endorsing Hancock and English, the
other, after three more ballots, presenting
the name of Hon. A, H. Colquitt to the
people of Georgia a3 a candidate for gov
ernor. Upon these a suspension of the
rale3 was called and ordered, under the
operation of the previous question. The
resolution endorsing the Democratic na
tional nominees was adopted unanimously
by a rising vote.
Dr. Carlton then nominated
HON. A. H. STEPHENS
for governor, but it was decided out of
order by the chair, and pending a vote on
the second resolution, a motion by a mem
ber of the minority asking to be allowed
time to retire and confer together, was
adopted, and at 11:30 a. m., tbe conven
tion took a recess until 3 p. m.
At 12 m. tbe friends of tbe opposing
candidates will caucus at tbe Kimball
House. There fa every prospect now of
a final adjournment without a formal
nomination under the rules of the con
vention. May God avert such a catastro
phe. H. U. J.
Sixth Day’s Proceedings or the Con
vention.
the resolution of Mr. Harrell was lost.
Mr. Walsh (Colquitt) offered the fol
lowing:
Restored, 1. That the Democratic
party of Georgia, in convention assem
bled, hereby renews tbe expression of its
devotion to tbe great principles of the
Democratic party of the Union, and
pledge the entire and enthusiastic support
of Georgia to Gen. Winfield Scott Han
cock and the Hon. William H. English,
the nominees of the Cincinnati conven
tion. < |
2. Whereas, after a long and tedious
session of this convention and continuous
balloting, it appears that no n&mination
of a candidate for governor can be made
under the two-thirds rule; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this convention recom
mend to the people of Georgia Gov. Al
fred H. Colquitt as the Democratic can
didate for the office of governor at the en
suing election, provided that this resolu
tion shall not go into effect until three
ballots shall have been had under the two-
thirds rule, and it fa demonstrated that
no nomination can be effected thereby.
Resolved, That .a committee of nine,
consisting of one from each congressional
district, to be appofned by tbe chair, to
notify Governor Colquitt of tke action of
this convention and request his accept
ance.
Mr. Walsh moved the previous ques
tion. The previous question was sus
tained by a vote of 140 5-0 nays to 200 2-3
yeas,
The vote was then put on a suspension
of the rales to introduce the resolution.
The call of counties was held in this vote,
and resulted in 141 5-0 nays, 207 yeas.
Mr. Walsh then moved the adoption of
the resolution.
A division of the question was called
and allowed.
The vote then was t aken, on the motion
of tbe Lester men, on the that resolution,
to-wit: Tljat point endorsing and pledg
ing themselves to the support ef Hancock
and English.
Dr. H. H. Carlton, of Clark, (Lester)
then put the name of Hon. A. H. Stephens
beforq- die convention as a candidate for
governor. [Great applause.]
The chair ruled the nomination out of
order. (Great coufusion and cheers.
Cries of don’t gag the minority.)
Mr."Adams made a point of order that
the call of counties liad been called lor,
and was in order. The chair first ruled
against him, aud then sustained Mr. Ad
ams.
Judge Lyons, of Bibb, rose to a point
of order, to-wit: that tbe resolutions of
Mr. Walsh were out of order, as the dele
gates were commissioned and sent to
this convention to nomiuate, not to rec
ommend.
The chair ruled the point out of order.
Judge Willis, of Talbot, asked that tbe
resolution be suspended, and that tbe an
ti-Colquitt men bo allowed to retire for
consultation.
After some discussion this was agreed
to, and the convention took a recess un
til 3 p. m.
Immediately before the convention de-
solved, Dr. H. H. Carlton, of Clark, read
the following notice from the clerks
desk.
Note—“The delegates who have been
supporting Judge Warner, Gen. Gartrell,
Hon. Thomas Hardeman and Hon. Rufus
E. Lester, and all other delegates in this
convention who are opposed to the adop
tion of the resolutions offered by lion.
Patrick Walsh to the organized Democra
cy Georgia, to put out an independent
candidate for governor, are requested to
meet in the ball-room of the Kimball
House precisely at J2 o’clock.”
The convention adjourned at 11:30
Much confusion characterized the pro
ceedings this morning. The evident in
tention and action of the Colquitt faction
was to cut off all debate and crush out
the minority by mere force of numbers.
This was resisted by the minority by
voting solid, and by hisses and cries of
“Don’t gag us.”
Several appeals were made to the ma
jority, which were all unheeded except on
the part of Gen. Young, who asked that
Dr. Carlton be heard.
Much excitement exists. The minority
say they are willing to tako any pure
man and good Democrat. In short, any
body hut Colquitt. What the result of
uuiy presenteu jlsch m mm, i<unu »> ■* this morning, that when the conven-
known friend of Colquitt he was willing tion assembles, and two or three bal-
to follow his gallant leader to the last, I lots have been taken, if no nomination fa
even to tbe verge of breaking up tbe Dem-j effected the majority will proceed to elect t _
ocratic party, but be would go no further; State officers and electoral ticket, and 1 the State, and that the question of tbe ancl their admirable office stan, spare no
at this point his conscientious duty com- then ’ two-thirds rule be also referred to the pains for the comfort and welfare of the
August 9,1880.
The convention met at 3 p. m., and was
called to order by the chairman.
TWENTY-EIGHTH BALLOT.
Colquitt 210 1-6, Lester 60 5-6, Harde
man 54, Gartrell 14$, Warner 8. Total
dfuiusinn .mu ■■ t/i Mm remm-1 Kimball House conference will be, it
from the couSty of Crawford to a member are that the minority wilT remain solid,
of tbe Houston county delegation, to cast 2, nd e , ntf ^., a tlie of
his vote for Colquitt. This was objected ® eor Sfa> both on the manner of man&g-
to by the sitting member of Crawford ??S the convention and on the adoption of
county, and after some debate tbe matter resolution recommending Colquitt. .
was decided, on motion of Mr. Walsh, to
cast out .the half vote till the written EDITORIAL C0RRE3F0NDE NCE.
iroxy of J. F. Duke, the absent member, ~
>e presented to the convention. Here the , Kimball House, Atlanta, August 11.
matter rested. _ Though taxed to its utmost capacity for
started by the Twiggs -week past, this palatial establishment
county delegation reading a telegram , . . ....
from “a large and enthusiastic meeting of ha3 moved on without ajar, and to the en-
citizens,” hut the trouble was sunk to tire satisfaction of its hundreds of guests,
rest without anything serious. j The table fa supplied with every delicacy
Mr. McKibben, (Colquitt), of Jackson, ^ j, e f oan d ^ the markets, and the cook-
rose and moved that the convention, in •. . .. ....
view of the fact that the convention can . ln S all that the most captious could desire,
not he harmonized, that the convention The beds and linen, too, are unexceptiona-
proceed to the election of State house offl- ble, the servants and waiters attentive,
cers and that the question of Governor be . ,r>.
referred to the executive committees of and the proprietors, Messrs. Selden & Co.,
wayfarer. The Kimball fa the leading ho
tel of Georgia, and takes rank with any in
the country.
It is amusing to study the character
of the guest's as portrayed by their de
meanor at meals. Some, generally over
dressed youugmen, assume lordly airs,
order the servants about, can find do dish
to suit them, rap ou the table, and make
supreme nuisances of themselves.
Our observation fa that the majority of
these are veritable snobs without breed
ing or standing at home, if not mere gam
blers and adventurers.
But thus it is the world over, tbe coun
terfeit guinea aspires to rival and even
eclipse the pure metal.
THE CONVENTION.
‘ Yesterday ’ matters culminated in tbe
convention in the recommendation of
Gov. Colquitt for re-election to his high
office by the decisive vote of two hundred
and twenty and a fraction. This was only
thirteen votes less than two-thirds of .the
body. The proceedings at times were
tempestuous aud almost chaotic. Whis
tling, yelling, thumping and stamping
drowned every sound effectually, and the
immense assemblage had all the appear
ance of an excited mob. Yet it is a fact
worthy of note, that tbe
VERY BEST HUMOR
prevailed all the while, aud not a blow
was struck nor an insult passed between
any of the political gladiators outhe floor.
Courtesy was blended even with the most
impassioned vehemence, and never for a
moment was there any danger of, a dis
turbance.
It fa equally a subject for congratulation
that, despite the heated and personal char
acter of the contest for the gubernatorial
succession, when the majority of the con
vention, though failing to make a nomina
tion, had settled the question, and national
issues were presented, an
INSTANTANEOUS CALM
came over tbe tumultuous assemblage,
and the delegates stood shoulder to shoul
der like brothers, minority and majority
vying with each other in raising the flag of
peace, and pledging undying fealty to
Hancock and English,the 3tanUard-bearers
of the Democracy.
The selection of electors for the con
gressional districts and the State at large
Was unanimous in every instance, not
even a single word or objection marring
the perfect harmony of the party. Our
Northern Republican fr.ends need not lay
the flattering unction to their souls, there
fore, that the unfortunate divisions which
obtain upon State affairs in Georgia will,
in the least, affect her majority for our
national candidates. On the contrary,
they will tend to augment it, and we shall
not be surprised if the Empire State of the
South scores one hundred thousand ma
jority for Hancock and English in Novem
ber.
Oh tbe last ballot for governor the
BIBB DELEGATION DIVIDED
their vote, Hon. Cliflbrri Anderson, Col.
SamuelHall and Messrs. R. B. Gibson and
Patterson declaring for Colquitt, and the
other five adhering to the minority, which
again went back to and voted for their
respective candidates. Judge Anderson,
in a powerful and moving speech in the
■minority c»u<ws ; liail pwyjnudjr.
nounced their determination to do so.
These gentlemen contended that
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY
was paramount to all personal considera
tions. Even the gallant Hardeman him
self had openly avowed his determination
to offer no obstruction to the success of
the party, and stood ready to retire that
the convention might be able to make a
nomination. They had been sent to At
lanta to press the claims of their distin
guished fellow-citizen as long as there was
the slightest chance for his nomination—
not to fight Colquitt or any other man.
After long days of fruitless balloting under
the two-thirds rule, it had become patent
to every one, that unless the minority
yielded their individual preferences and
went to the majority, which only lacked a
few votes of a nomination under that
rale, there was imminent danger of the
DISRUPTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
To this they were unwilling, and would
not have any hand in effecting. They were
ready to go before their constituents on
that issue, and should therefore vote for
Governor Colquitt, not as their Choice,
but to secure a nomination, if possible, un
der tlie rule which had been adopted. The
responsibility of breaking up the party
should not lie at their doors. No one
can call in question the honesty and pa
triotism ot these gentlemen in this at
tempt to prevent the disorganization of
the Democratic party at a moment so
critical to the welfare of the country.
During all the exciting scenes of the
past week, and indeed throughout the late
canvass, the conduct and bearing of
COL. THOMAS HARDEMAN, JR.,
lias challenged the admiration alike of op
ponents and friends. No word of dis
courtesy ever escaped his lips on the hus
tings against any one of the gubernatorial
candidates, and though present, he has
not attended the caucuses of his friends.
He will retire from the contest with ban
ner full advanced and a stainless escutch
eon. We predict that the will yet be trium
phantly elevated to the chair of State by
tbe suffrages of bis fellow-citizens.
SOME HOPE STILL OF A REGULAR NOMI
NATION.
It is said the majority in caucus
lest mgbt agreed to allow the opportuni
ty to any of those voting against Governor
Colquitt, to change their votes this mora-
ng aud have them recorded in his favor.
It fa whispered that soveral will come
over—enough to make a two-thirds nom
ination. Thfa would be a great desidera
tum, as it would remove all reasonable
pretext for opposition; but we doubt if
tbe minority will recede from its position.
They even talk of taking steps to mn a
candidate of tbeir own. Both sides claim
to represent the organized Democracy.
These divisions are greatly to be de
plored.
At 9:30 a. m., the convention met again,
and, after refusing to retire at tbe instance
of the minority, proceeded to the election
of candidates for secretary of State and
comptroller general.
The veteran Barnet was chosen by ac
clamation for the former position, and
Wright, the faithful and efficient incum
bent, nominated in the same way for the
important office of comptroller general.
Next, as will be seen in the accompany
ing report, Gen. Ely, Judge Underwood
aud others were put in nomination for
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
For several ballots Mr. Ely led hand
somely, and was evidently the choice of a
majority of the convention. But the in
exorable two-thirds rule proved an insur
mountable barrier to his success, and it
became evident that the necessary num
ber of votes could not be compassed.
Major Ely has made a valuable and ef
ficient public officer,and could easily have
been re-elected before tbe people, but for
the operation of tbfa arbitrary rule. As
the day was waning, however, and the
delegates growing momentarily more im
patient, a dark horse was incontinently
ntroduced In the person of
HON. CLIFFORD ANDERSON, OF R1BB.
His name was brought forward in a
few well chosen remarks by his colleague,
Judge Lyon, and he received the support
of nearly all the representative men, both
of the minority and majority. Before the
cheers, and he was triumphantly nomi-1 Judge Willis, of Talbot, changed three
hated on the first ballot by a two-thirds j votes for Colquitt,
vote. No better selection could have I The vote stood—Colquitt, 22013-30;
been made in the State. For calm equa-1 Lester, 5S.5-6; Hardeman, 46 7-30; Gar-
nimity under the most trying circum-1 trell, 15$; Warner, 8$. Total, 340$. No
stances, legal acumen, excellent judg-1 nomination.
ment and commanding eloquence, Mr. I Mr. Walsh offered a resolution to go
Anderson ba3 few superiors. Sprung I into the election of Presidential electors,
upon him thus suddenly and without the J and that the electors in the districts be
slightest intimation, it fa not yet known I notified by the convention,
whether he will accept the nomination, j Mr. McKibben moved to amend by al-
especially as the tongue of calumny has lowing the minority to select one of the
already been .raised against him, ButI electors at large, but this idea was objec-
for the good of the State we sincerely ted to by all parties as being unwise and
trust he will yield to the popular will. I illHimed.
Should he do so, there fa not the least j On the motion of Mr. Warren, of Chat-
doubt of his overwhelming election. I ham, the rules were suspended to enable
mb. RENFBOE, him to have the Hon. J. C. C. Black, of
seeing, it fa supposed, the handwriting on I Richmond, nominated as a presidential
the wall, and that there was not the ghost I elector at large, by a' viva voce vote, which
of a chance for a nomination before the { Was done.
convention, withdrew his name and will J Judge Yason nominated Judge Lewis
come out as an independent candidate, to | Kennon, of Randolph. Adopted,
be sat down nponby the people. Colli Mr. Anderson, of Fulton, put the name
Speer was accordingly chosen the nomi- of Col. Luther J. Glenn, of Fulton, as
nee for treasurer by acclamation. He | one alternate. Received.
Mr. Newmau, of Fulton, nominated
Hon. A. P. Adams, of Chatham, as tho
| other alternate. -
All these gentlemen were nominated by
[ acclamation.
The following named gentlemen were
nominated as - electors from the several
congressional districts:
will make a faithful and vigilant custo- |
diau of the finances of the State.
The nominations . over, nothing re- I
mained for the couvention to do save
the transaction of “miscellaneous busi-1
ness.”
Oa motiou, the body then took a recess I
until S p. m. There is talk that Governor I
Colquitt’s “recommendation” to the peo-1 First district—S. D. Bradwell, Liberty;
pie of Georgia will yet go forth under the Josephus Camp, alternate, Emanuel,
sanction of a two-thirds vote of tho whole I Second district—W. W. Hammond,
convention. That there are some, willing j Thomas; William Harrison, alternate,
to change their votes in the interest of | Quitman.
Democratic unity, there fa every reason to Third district—C. C. Smith, Telfair;
believe. But so pronounced and bitter is James Bishop, alternate, Dodge,
the feeling of tbe minority, that it fa not I Fourth district—L. R. Ray, Coweta; H.
probable that the necessary number (13) C. Cameron, alternate, Harris,
can be induced to take this step. The Fifth district—John L Hall, Spalding;
convention will undoubtedly adjourn sine I D. P. Hill, alternate, Fulton.
die this afternoon. H. H. J. | Sixth district—R. B» Nesbit, Putnam;
Fleming G. Dubignon, alternate, Bald
win.
Seventh district—Thomas W. Aiken,
Bartow; P. W. Alexander, alternate,
Cobb.
Eighth district—Seaborn Reese, Han-
Sixth Day’s Proceedings.
THE CONVENTION.
August 10, 1SS0.
The delegates met at 3 p. m., promptly,
and were called to order.
^-Wafah rested hfamotiou to adopt alteraate ’ Waafr
the resolutions offered by himself, and
called the previous question. The call
was sustained.
The question then recurred oa the pas
sage of the resolution.
Mr. Alexander, of Cobb—“Do I under-
ington.
Ninth district—W. E. Simmons, Gwla-
net.; M. G. Boyd, alternate, White.
August 11,1SS0.
THE CONVENTION
met at 9:30 a. m. Prayer by Col. J. D.
stand that thfa resolution is a nomination I Stewart, of Spalding,
or a recommendation?” Dr. Carlton proposed, that as tbe friends
Mr. Walsh—“Only a recommends- of Colquitt had done all they could do
tion.” _ j about the nomination of governor, they
Mr. Alexander—“I would like the chair | had better retire and leave the minority to.
to rule on thfa point; fa thfa resolutiou iu I attend to their business,
order before the convention? Are we sent | Mr. Livingston—
here to recommend or to nominate?’ 1
The chair—“The convention is able to
recommend or to adjourn without nomi
nation,”
The call of counties was then asked and
admitted on this vote, and the roll was
sounded accordingly.
-If the gentleman is in
I earnest, wliy let him and his party
retire.
Mr. Carlton—We are in our fathers*
| house, and we intend to remain in it and
j in the Democratic party.
Mr. Reid, of Putnam, rose to a point of
I personal privilege relative to a communi-
The result of the call proved a strict j cation in tho Atlanta Constitution, claim-
party vote, and the figures are as follows: I ing that he was misrepresented.
Nays, 142 5-6; yeas, 206|. So the resolu- I Mr. Stewart hoped the convention would
tion was adopted. I proceed to nominate State house officers.
The last resolution, relative to the ap- Mr. Warren, of Chatham, moved a sus-
pointment of a committee of nine to not!- I pension of the rales, and that Hon. N. C.
fy Colquitt of his recommendation, was Barnett and Mr. W. A. Wright he, res-
adnpted by sound. j pectively, nominated for the office of sec-
Dr. H. H. Carlton, of Clark—We wonld I retary-of State and comptroller gen-
suggest that the committee be appointed I eral. Agreed to, and the gentlemen were ~
entirely from the Colquitt rank, as none J nominated by acclamation.
AliUxutxrr ^aamnAT, —
Colonel Hawkins, of Sumpter, then
put Colonel Ely’s name before the con
vention for that office.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, nominated Judge
Underwood, of Floyd.
During tbe ballot Mr. Warren, of
Chatham, nominated Colonel J. T. Glenn,
of Fulton.
THE BALLOT
stood, Ely 1S2 6-0, Underwood 109 1-6,
Glenu 52. No nomination.
Mr. McKibben nominated Colonel
of the ann-cuiqunt hicu \> ni accept,
place ' on the committee. •
THIRTIETH BALLOT.
The roll was then sounded and the re
sult was Colquitt, 212 22-30; Hardeman,
135$; Lester 1 2-5. No nomination.
THE THIRTY-FIRST BALLOT
was opened with unabated courage on the
part of the minority.
The vote summed up Colquitt, 210 2S-S0;
Lester, 138 7-30; Hardeman, $. Total,
349$. No nomination.
Mr. Reid, of Putnam, offered a resolu
tion that the convention appoint a commit
tee of three from the majority and two | James Boynton, of Spauidin
from the minority, who shall be empow- Several laudatory speeches followed
cd to retire and confer on tbe matter of a here, which shall not be inflicted upon the,
nominee for tbe whole party. I reader.
Mr. Walsh (Colquitt) rose, to a point of I _ second ballot.
order that the convention was operating Ely 171$, Underwood S7§, Glenn 5Si
under the previous question. The chair I Boynton 26$. No nomination,
overruled the point. I third ballot.
Senator Young rose and said the effect I Ely 151$, Underwood 100$, Glenn 73,
of this resolution would send a thrill of Bovnton 2-j. No nomination,
death through the Democratic party I judge Lyon, of Bibb, nominated Hon.
throughout the Union. In the name of the I Clifford Anderson) of Bibb, seconded by
Democracy of Georgia, in the name of Mr. Walsh (Colquitt),
the interests of forty millions of people, I fourth ballot.
begthatthe resolutionbeadopted. ElySS,Underwood 14$,Glennl3,An-
Mr. Nolan, (Colquitt) of Henry, moved 0341 1
taKla flm rocr»liif?An I _ ** , _
It was soon apparent that Anderson
would be tbe winning horse, and before
the vote was announced Mr. Warren
withdrew the name of Mr. Glenn.
Mr. Ray, of Coweta, withdrew the name
of Judge Underwood.
Col. Anderson was announced as the
nominee of the party by a two-thirds vote.-
Col. J. D. Stewart announced the name
of D. N. Speer, of Troup, for Treasurer.
Mr. Kennon, of Troup, said that he was
authorized to say in behalf of J. W. Ren-
to table tbe resolution.
The point was raised that the rules had
not been suspended. The point was sus
tained.,
A member of the Bibb delegation moved
a suspension of the rules.
Mr. Nolan (Colquitt) moved to table
this motion, and the call of counties was
demanded. Sustained. Thfa call resulted
u yeas 201?, nays 147$ on the motion to
table.
Dr. Clarke, of Burke, said he was
against the laying on the table, and voted I fi** that •s'thT'co^rentioa had faitedTo
against it. ■ ,• I nominate a governor, aud had remitted
Hon. P. W. Alexander, (Lester) of j tH e matter to the people, he declined to
Cobb, moved a suspension to introduce a allow his name to "go before tbe conven-
resolution, to-wit. -That it is the supreme t j on an j W ould appeal directly to the peo-
duty of this convention of the J p j e- - r
State of Georgia, irrespective of I jjjg convention, by acclamation, nomi-
of party or race, not to adjourn until it natS( j jj, 2V”. Speer as the nominee of tha
shall have nominated a candidate for the p ar tv for Treasurer,
office of governor.-’ Col. Alexander said: The c h a ; r announced the names of tha
I suppose it will be in order to table that I gentlemen who composed the committee
resolution, and I want to see .who is op- j notify Gen. Colquitt of hfa recommen-
a nomination. dation, ny the majority of the convention,
Mr. Preston, (Colquitt) of Jasper, said t0 t ; ie pe 0 p| e 0 f irq State, for the office of
1 tro vant iq rmo mom hallAt iil6 Qp- J gQygjjjQp • * 1
all we want fa one more ballot,
position waut one night more, we do not.
[Lond nisses and discordant cries of de
rision.]
Col. Alexander then rose and aigued
hfa motion in a speech of true aud patriot
ic ring, and uttered, as it was at thfa su-
The names of the committee are Co
hen of, Richmond; Ridgely, of Burke, In
place of Lawson, absent; Anderson, of
Bibb; Peeples, of Gwinnett; Jones, of Ba
ker; Nolan, of Henry; Longly, of Troup;
Bukofzer, of Whitfield; and Hawkins, of
preme.moment, it fell with great weight g uinter .
and solemnity. - The convention adjourned till 2:30 p.
Mr. Livingston, (Colquitt) of JSewton, \ m ™ *
made a speech, in which he threatened | a joint caucus of anti-Colquitt menwaa
called to meet at the Markham House at
that in case tbe motion was carried, he
would move an amendment: “That it is
impossible and that it is the duty cf this
convention to nominate Alfred H. Col
qnitt.”
Dr. Carlton spoke also with much feel
ing and eloquence, but there is not room
to report hfa remarks, which were cheered
to the echo.
Mr. Nolan, of Henry (Colquitt), moved
to table Col. Alexander’s resolution, but
the motion was withdrawn, and the pre
vious question called. On the motion to
suspend, the previous question was sus-
1 p. m.
What to Say.
Say “I would rather walk,” and not “X
had rather walk.”
Say “I doubt not that I shall,” and not
“but I shall.”
Say “for you anff me,” and not “for you
and I.”
Say “whether I be present or not,” and,
not “present or no.”
... _ Say “not that I know,” and not “that I
tamed, and.on the question being put on ! know of.”
a suspension of the rales, tho motiou to I s a y “return it to me,” and not “return
suspend was voted down.. " . I it back to me.”
Mr. Anderson, of Bibb, asked for a re
cess, for conference of half an hour.
The request was agreed to, and Mr.
Walsh (Colquitt) withdrew a call for the
previous question, just made by himself.
The convention here took the recess al
lowed.
RECESS OVER.
Upon reassembling, Mr. Wafab, who
bad the floor, said he would yield to Mr.
Anderson, to make any explanation he
desired to present.
Mr. Anderson said that he had nothing
to say, and that the balloting bad better
go on.
THIRTY-SECOND BALLOT.
Tbe roll was then sounded. Colonel
Anderson, of Bibb, changed 2$ votes from
Hardeman to Colquitt.
Mr. Winn, of Liberty, when hfa county
was called, said, “ ‘Millions for defense,
final result was announced, county after I but not a cent for tribute.’ Old Liberty
county wheeled into line amid resounding 1 votes two for Lester.” [Applause.]
Say “I seldom see him,” and not “sel
dom or ever see him.”
Say “fewer friends,” and not “lea
friends.”
Say “if I mistake not,” and not “if I am
not mistaken.”
Say “game fa plentiful,” aud not “fa
plenty.”
Say “I am weak in comparison witfr
you and not “to you.”
Say “it rains very fast,” aud not “very
hard.” *
Say “It is primitive sense,” and not
“primary sense.”
Ssy “he was noted for hfa violence,”
and not “he was a man notorious for vio
lence.”
Say “thus much fa true,” and not “thia
much fa true.”
Say “I lifted it,” and not “I lifted it
up.’
And last, but not least, say “I take my
i paper and pay for it in advance.”