Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-30

remarks, submitted the following substitute,
which was seconded:
Rescued, That We do hereby indorse the
course of our delegates to the late Senate
rial Convention, knowing as we do that they
all acted In obedience to their convictions
Of right and duty.
Resolved further, That in view Of all the
circumstances, in the interest of harmony,
and in recoc ition Of the friendship and
good will thai he's always existed between
US and the gallant and faithful Democracy
Of Bryan and bingham, we do hereby
recommend to the Democracy Of Chatham
the Hon. Morgan Rawls, of the county of
bingham, as a candidate to represent this
district ip the State Senate.
Mr.. P. J. O'Connor arose in the audi
ence, and was called upon to take the
stage. He stated that he had not in
tended to speak, but he felt impelled to
present his objections to the substitute
offered by Capt. VIM and to urge against
its passage. He had no objection to the
Endorsement of Major schwsrz and the
delegats IS, but he uneualifedlY disapprOVed
the latter part Of the resolution. He
gave an explanation of the action Of the
regular Democratic delegates, of whom he
was one, and stated that they had
gone to Eden the night previous to
the day for holding the convention.
They had conferences with the dele
gates from bingham and Bry IN counties
that night and early next morn lg, snd had
given them an explanation OF the differences
existing 10 this county. The count. J dele
gate so expressed themselves in regard to
the matter, tina the deleg alton had not the
Sigh st doubt that any attention would be
given re st. Andrews Hall party, but that
the credentials Of the Democratic delegates
would be al ne recognized. Colonel
Nc gan Rawls himself said he would
not accept nomination from
the convention Ia the Theatre, or regu-
Ter Den oeratIc, delegates wese not ad-
mitlC / and given the six votes to
which the county IS entitled. Col.
BIZ a prominent citizen OF Ethngham,
was present at our meeting at the Theatre
ana expressed himself thoroughly con-
vlneed OF the opinion that cur delegation
alone was en- .ltled 70 adm sion. Major
Henry E. Smith, OF Bryan, was In the city
on Saturday and expressed the same
views, This was the situation until
on Tuesday a9 II Yang, " wns qs rnfn aap
took al rely different turn. He did not
know Waet4 there was combination or
not, but ceI ainly something occurred, as up
to the tine the committee made their re-
port IN Il temporary meeting they had not
doubt Il any dispute. When the five
delegates from Chatham re ired the re-
no permanent organization OF the COM
mittee.
The speaker then referred to the fact that
Colonel RsWls had been nominated on the
fourth ballot by eight votes, three OF the st.
Andrews Hall delegation, two from Ethng-
ham and three cast by Major Schwarz.
The fact was that the st. Andrews
Hall party had no legal vote, that
Major Schwarz had no right to cast three
votes for Chatham county when he was en-
titled to but one vote, and therefore that
Col Rawls had not received either a ma
jorIty or tWo-thirds vote OF this bogus con-
vention, and was not a Democratic nominee.
The speaker repudiated the whole proceed
ing.
Major Schwarz again arose, and said that
as he had decided to abide the decision Of
the committee, he remained and felt he had
a right to cast all the votes they allowed
him for the Theatre delegation. Laughter
and applause.
Mr.. OiConnOr closed his remarks with
very high compliment to Mr.. Meldrim, and
hoped that the standard Of the district
would be placed in his hands to be carried
to victory. Applause.
Mr.. Adams stated that he, for one, did not
desire their course Endorsed to the xclu-
sion Of Major Schwsrz, whom he felt was
actuated by the same conscientious motives
as they were,
Mr.. Wilson said, as mover of the reso-
luton he ired to assert that he had
no idea whatever Of rejecting upon Major
Schwarz. He declared him to be
although he thought he erred in
Judgment. He was on the
ground himself, and heard that the county
delegates would not recog nize the st. An
drew's party, and was surprised at the re-
suit. He closed his remarks with reference
to the services of the young Democrats,
which ELECTED some applause.
As Mr.. W n retired, Mr.. ?. W. Meldrlm
arose in the audience, and was greeted with
applause. He was called upon to come to
the stage, and finally came forward, and
was complmented with great enthusie sun.
He said he would not have come to this
meeting IL he had consulted his own
feelings, but he had heard on the streets
aud seen in the public prints that there was
probability that his name would be men,
toned at this meeting When last here it |
had been his fate beard the lion In his |
den, and he had Sid words tn that |
earnestuess which characterized him when |
he felt deeply-words that came from the |
heart and few unbidden from the lip, and it |
was only from the apprehension
that his absence might be mir
construed that he was here tonight. |
When he was sent, two years ago, as Sena- |
from this district he endeavored to dis |
ehevee the duties with credit, honor ano |
die hity to rs consti tents, and to do his |
whole duty. at the clCae OF his term |
It was understood with his partner |
that he would not Fsain accept the |
nomination If it were tender l him. He |
perst 81 sacrifice II he accepted
it, Hence he had requested his
lien, not to pre- mt h name. He
had d at the last NEE rg OF the Demo
cratic rty that those who Wee c. led |
upc to serve e party, should do so, no
ma er at what s. 'rifce, and he
was willing to 81 md by hat advice, While
shown N and appreciation of his serN ces
as al sted by tbs resoir'ior he ardent.Y
hop 4 Il It the sue wo d LOt be force
upt 1 him. However, - it was the wlch OF
tie party that he should rain beer
tie nder d he We I'D accept
It, AMI like ',e far Of 80 Alabama,
II 1t went down in de. eat it We. d be With
out f. :, shame or q honor. ApplaI e..
The speak, clio 1 his speech n an elo-
greatest applar }.
Our crowded sp- ce and the lateness of the
hour ne y compel US to briefly svnop-
size the rem ks.
The ques on was called on Capt Winn's
substitute and 1t was 1t to vote and lost.
Mr.. W. sons o. .ginsl resolutions then
came uD, I'd were adopted with entnusi-
asm aud almost unanimously.
Major Schwarz objected to the resolu-
lions, but said he wanted no vindication.
He was satisfied of the rectitude OF his own
conduct. He was willing to leave the mat
ter to the people Of Georgia
Mr.. Charlton presented the following,
which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the Nominating Committee
advise the gentlemen nominated of their
RESOLVED, further, That the Nominating
Committee continue in force for filing va
csncies should they unfortunately occur.
Resolved, further, That the said Nominal
ing Committee are requested to give their
assistance to the conduct OF the
with power to add to their num-
Der such other Democrats IS they may see
1T.
On motion of Col J. Fl. Estill the meeting
was adjourned, subject to the call OF the
Chairman or Vice Chairman.
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