Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

• JOURNAL AND MESSENGER. CLISBY & JONES, Proprietors. . THE FAMILY JOURNAL—NEWS—POLITICS- LITERATURE—AGRICULTURE—DOMESTIC NEWS, Etc- -PRICE $2.00 PER ANNUM. GEORGIA TELEGRAPH BUILDING ESTABLISHED 1826. MACON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1880 * 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.”