Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-11

Rad" j. R. Morrow. ]. W. Maddox. E. A.
Perkins j. L Sweat j. .. FarnelI, Charles 4.
tnot Cbs-ie Zachry, J NJ Mcbride, J. S.
James W \ Spence Fl. G. Jones, @. g. Flynt.
Middlebrnoks : T. Peek. J. w Robins, r. 2.
Rice and III l. Reese are among the re- elected.
and are good legisla o-s.
1t is gratifying to know that the ablest Of
these returned members viii be well matched
il not over-matched. by the ability and expe.
rience or many OF the new members elect OF
the young men, not few are noted for their
brilliant records at the bar and on the srnnD
while the older men. like Lotion, Owens. FaIii
CANT, Little, Hoge, Ray and Hulsey. have made
enviable records In public lie The House
therefore. viii be one Of the best we have had
of late, and with a prompt, impartial clear
headed Speaker, will do good service for the
State.
OFFICERS OF SENATE AND HOUSE.
President Boynton will probably continue to
preside over the Senate, and Hon. w. A. Harris
and H H Cabs Miss, Esq flll the Secretary's
desk. Senators DuBignon, Meldrim and Liv-
ingston are spoken of for President pro tenn.
The contest from this district will give the
Committee on Privileges and Elections lively
job at the stsrt, as the tactics Of Hoyts friends
have been such as call forth censure from his
own supporters Ferguson has good cause TO
contest his claim to the seat.
In the House there will be an active canvass
for Speaker Messrs Hoge of Fulton. Garrard
Of Muscogee Falligant of Chatham, Rankin OF
Gordon, and Ray Of Coweta. are the most
prominent candidates. Hon. Mark A. Harden,
Hon. W. h. Harrison and Charles P. Hansell,
ESQ will hardly have any opposition for the
clerkships. as no better officials could be
found They are prompt, reliable and expe-
rienced.
The same is true Of Hon ]. R. Smith, of Cof-
fee, the veteran Messenger, who always tri-
umphs over all opposition, because he never
fails to keep up his long ago established repu.
tation OF being the best and most efficient Mes
senger the State has ever had. The reelection
of old ma haF
tion of r. Smith at his familiar post Of duty
during the coming session.
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
There will be no recount of the Ferguson
and Hoyt tickets for Senator as some of the
ballots were accidentally burned by a cigar
stump at the City Hall box. The circumstance
Mas created considerable comment.
As an evidence of Atlanta's prosperity. the
city tax sales usually three Or four solid
pages, only occupy this year two and half
pages in the Constitution This shows that
tax defaulters are diminishing in number.
As predicted IN my last letter, Colonel John
audience at DeGive's Opera House. and the
Hill Monument Fund must have gained a haud-
some sum from the sale OF tickets The musi
cal features we're fine the lecture amusing,
and the poem a grand tribute to our dead
Senator.
The old friends in. Palatka, Fla (his former
home), will be panied to learn of the death
here On Saturday Of ex-Alderman ]. G.
chants aud most active citizens. He was a
little over fifty years OF age, and leaves large
family to mourn his loss.
Some months ago the estimable wife OF Gen.
L. j. Gartrell was prostrated with severe at
tack or illness, from the effects of which she
had never fully recovered, and a few days ago
she was again in very critical condition, and
her life despaired Of by the family. She is yet
quite feeble, and her recovery doubtful. AS
devoted wife, fond mother and friend to the
poor she has a. name that is fragrant with
Christian grace and kindly acts, and her death
will be deeply incurred throughout our city.
Bishop George f. Pierce was in the city yes.
terday but was unable to preach, as his throat
disease still prevents him from an active par
in public services. He spoke, how
ever, briefly in behalf of the new colored
Methodist Church building now being erected
in this city, in which he takes a deep interest.
Several hundred dollars were raised at Wesley
Chapel and Trinity Church yesterday, Governor
ColQuitt giving one hundred dollars. 1t is a
fact, that while our white churches
show many vacant S eats, the colored churches
OF all denominations are crowded to overflow
ing, and some hold meetings every night 'al
the year round" and lively ones too.
CHATHAM.