The loyal Georgian., 1866-01-20

l,tion however we're we'll and ably repre-
sented and their deliberations, as will be
shown in forthcoming pamphlet, will
compare favorably with like meetings OF
their more enlightened white brethren.
As might have been expected from the
small talk to be heard upon the streets
on the convention, its objects aud its de-
mands, nothing short of immediate suffer
age and seats in The present legislature
would satisfy these new born freemen, but
to the contrary, their whole deliberations
are characterized with an extreme want
of extravaganza and arrogance. And
this is well, not only for their own sakes
but that of their enemies, as it will close
their mouths from further vituperation
and viiifcation of the race.
From the fact that the proceedings arc
Of such an extreme length, we can only
give synopsis of them in our columns,
but we understand that the entire pro-
ceedings, speeches, resolutions, &C., will
shortly be published, when all can judge
of the secrets transacted in that-to the
public mysterious body.
Wednesday being the day appointed
for the Convention to commence its Set
tings and the hour having arrived for
that purpose the House was called to
order by Rev. w. j. White, of Rich
mond county. who nominated Mr.. James
Porter of Savannah, for Chairman,
pro tenn and R. A. Harper, of this city
for Secretary.
These gentlemen being appointed by
the meeting, and accepting of their ofh>
ces. Chaplain Hen-y M. Turner, was
requested to open with prayer.
A resolution was offered and accepted,
to invite GeA. Tillson and the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city to attend the Con-
vention, and to invite Captain j. E.
Bryant, Aaron A. Brady, and Chaplain
Turner to participate in the proceedings
of the Convention.
On motion: committee of FIVE were
appointed to examine the credentials oi
delegates and report accordingly.
The colored clergy of this city were,
on motion invited to partake in the pro.
ceedings, but not to vote. Several gen
-tlemen from various counties, who ac.,
companied the delegates, were likewise
accorded the same courtesy,
The committee on credentials reported
the following duly appointed delegates
from their respective counties.
Rttlsmond County.-Messrs. White,
Harper, Kent, Carter and Drayton.
Chatham County. -Messrs. Porter,
Houston, Delemotta, Waters and Toomer.
Bi66 Couaaty.-Messrs Smith and
Banks.
Greene County.-Messrs. Thomas,
Martin and Colesby.
Cobb County.-Messrs. Strickland
and Rucker.
Wakes Coxnty.-Messrs. Williams,
Nelson and Sherman.
Fulton COunty-Messrs. Quarles,
Tate, Wood, Jackson and Calhoun.
Clarke Connty.-Messrs. Finch, Will
liams, Davis and Brady.
Morgan Couney.-Messrs. johnson,
Jones and McAlster.
Warren COu'aty.-Messrs. w. Harris.
MuScove COunty.-Messrs. Buckner,
Thomas, Holbock, Rhodes and Benton.
On motion OF Rev. N. L. Houston of Sa.
vannah, Committee of. nine was appoin-
ted to nominate officers for permanent
organization. After some time spent in
deliberation the committee reported the
following gentlemen as permanent off
GERS who were unanimously elected. For
President, james Port.r; for Vace Press.
dents the Chairman of each county dele
CATION, for Secretary, r. A. Harper;
Assistant Secretary, l.. B. Toomer.