The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-02
GEORGIA.
OUR AUGUSTA CORRESPONDENCE.


Augusta, Ca July II, 1890.
Georgia Potlcs-Politioal Gatherin0s-TAs Strength If
Douglas aud Breckirvidoe-7k Rural Population OPP
posed 10 Ydncey-The Bell Eceret4 and Do~easi.es 70
Unite-A. H. Stephens for the Little 0ia~t," d..
After tedious ride from New York am comfort
ably accommodated in this beautiful city. few nights
ago there was Bell meeting here,
and informed that only about 200 persons in
attendance II a sultry night, but there . far
degree Of enthusiasm exhibited The speakers COL
Thomas w. Miller and COL John Millidge.
On the following night the rational Democrats the
Douglas and johnson men, had meeting fully double the
size of the Bell and Everett gathering and the proceed
ngs characterized by great confidence and enthu
siasm. l am surprised at the number Of Douglas men
that I find IN this locality. ] was told in Wash
ington Tin Official circes) that there were very few
Douglas men IN Georgia. but have found very few u
There is no possible chance for Mr. Breckinr!dse 70
the electoral vote OF Georgia. REQUIRES
orty in this State to decide the electoral vote and IN the
event of failure TO obtain majority before the people,
Legislature will not be bothered with the questionable
people will decide it, and in opposition TO the dig
have talked during past few days. with the farm
ers from the interior, from tho owlands, mdlands and
the mountains, and so far these show she drec-
on of the political wind there overwhelmn ing ma
or ty OF the people OF Georgia crushngy opposed the
Yancey disunion nominations Of Breckenridge and Lane.
The intelligent and sagaci)us masses-the mechanics,
who the bone and sinew-the farmers, who are tho
great producers OF wealth and all classes society re-
pudate aliaton with the disunonsts for ouch digit
and transient causes urged to break up our
glorious Unon and they will their power 70
give encouragement 10 the conservative
States, in their contest against Lincoln and Hamn
Depend upon II, the disunion squad in Georgia will bo
routed "horse, foot and Dragons"
The Bell and Everett well the Douglas and johnson
State Conventions will meet in Milledgevle the 18Th
OF August for the purpose Of nominating their electoral
tickets when shall not be surprised 70 learn that there
will be effort made, and successfully made 10 unto
their power to PROSTATE the magn influence OF dsunon
In the SOUTH and give cheering hope 10 the
men Of the North, the East and tho West.
Icnnot be mistaken In the tone OF the peorlc-they
express too much hostility, too much indignation against
the tEunonsts. While they conservative enough
about Bell and Douglas, they unqualified their re-
probation OF the dsunion Yancey ett Breckenridge and
lane Dominations.
The Hon. A. H. stephens will be this city on Monday.
Hi health has much improved and he out and o1t
Douglas and johnson He has for moment,
snce the nomination. entertained expressed any other
position. make this statement the most reliable
thority.
This market Is well supplied with melons peaches noe
tarines and other fruits, at very moderate prcsscons
from DC TO l6c peaches and nectarnes from 81 90 o.
per bushel Some few small lots potatoes have been
received, which sold at fancy prices.