The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-30

Inc IEhteO Stntes SeuUtOrS EIeCt-JOsnu8
Hill and II. v. MiiIcr-Publie Satisfaction ut
the Result.
ATLANTA, July %. 1868.
On the converting Of both houses Of the Legislature
to-day to choose by joint ballot United States Sena-
tors, the choice fell on Joshua Hill and II. v.
Miller. The balloting was as follows:-For the long
TERM Joshua Hill received ITO votes and Mr. Brown
"a votes. For the short term ii. " Miller received
1l9 votes and Mr.. Blodgett 70 votes; scattering 90
On the vote being made known q feeling OF satisfac-
ton expressed Itself in the community, and the
names OF the new senators were received with cheers
In the galleries, on the result OF the baong being
declared much confusion, for reason, was mani
Tested and the Obbles were by order Of the pres
ing officer cleared. Messrs. Hill and Miller are
democrats, and their unexpected election by Legis
ature so proBouncedly radical as Is the present
has taken our people by surprise and the rejoicing
among democrats Is consequently great.
Joshua Hill is a native Of South Carolina He was
born In Abbevile district on the 10th OF January,
1912. He was member Of the Thirty-nfth Congress
from this state and was one OF the Committee on
Public Lands. He was reelected to the Thirtysixth
Congress and served on the Committee on Foreign
Relations OF the House. Mr.. Hill did not, however
long hold his seat in that body. In February 1851,
and returned to his constituents lie did not, how.
ever, take any part In the rebellion. President
Johnson. in 1so6 appointed him Collector Of the Port
OF Savannah, which Office he held contrary TO the
wishes OF his friends. who could not wholly persuade
themselves that the rebellion had closed with the
surrender OF Lee and the capture OF Jen Davis. In
consequence Of his accepting once under the gene
raj government he suffered In popularity for time.
His election TO the Senate OF the United States proves
His colleague Mr.. Miller, Is not known outside of
Georgia as a politician or as man OF any expe
seat IN Congress- and lis selection to the place OF
Senator is pretty positive proof that his qualihca-
tons are not Of secondary order.
Democratic Rejoicings Over the Election Of
United states senators-Atlanta Illumi-
mated.
The democrats OF this city held grand demonstra.
ton tonight over the election Of Messrs. Hill and
Miller to the Senate Of the United States The town
Is splendidly illuminated. There was an immense
gathering In front OF the United States Hotel and the
concourse were addressed by several speakers. Mr..
Miller came out In O fine speech for Seymour and
Blair, constitutional liberty and the Union. General
Gordon delivered splendid Grafton, appealing
to the people to stand by their country
the Union and constitution as handed down by wash.
ington and the heroes Of Valley Forge Yorktown
and Monmouth He paid sRensda snute to sey
country and Blair the peoples soldier who the
close OF the war laid his sword sacrnce on the
altar OF civil law lie lauded the democratic plat
form adopted at New York as broadly catholic in
principle and Christian In spirit.
IL is understood that Mr.: Hill VIII steer clear OF
the country.
Heavy Rains-vcrdict Of Guilty Of Murder
Against Police Omcers.
AUGUSTA, July 20, 1868.
Heavy rains have been falling here for several
days.
The remains OF Cornelius Redd, who was killed by
the police last night were inferred this afternoon.
they were followed TO the grave by large process
sion OF citizens and lremen. 1t is understood that
the coroners jury have found verdict OF guilty OF
| MURDER against the police ofncers.
An Indignation meeting viii be held tomorrow to
protest against the present municipal government.
| The election OF Joshua Hill and Mr. Miller to the
United states Senate Is the cause OF much congratu
| latIon among the citizens OF this place.
Heavy Thunder Storm In savannah-A CHILD
Killed by Lightning.
| SAVANNAH, July 20, 1893.
The heaviest thunder storm known for years
passed over this city this morning One child was
1 1891. A,ud,rua nd ON dana0c