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

aiming at triumph Of the party, and who
express a preference on a fair majority
test vote for some other candidate.
Truly your friend,
j. L. WARREN.
On concluding its reading Mr.. Clifton
stated that as it had been his privilege and
honor to present to the convention the
name of Hon. Josiah L. Warren, he would
now, in accordance with his letter to the
Chairman of the Chatham delegation, with
draw 1t. [Applause.]
BY ACCLAMATIoN.
Colonel VIM. Hughes, after some remarks
In regard to the neutrality Of the Liberty
delegation, and their desire for harmony,
moved that, in consideration of Colonel
Nichols having receiTed the majority OF
the votes of the convention, that he be elected
by reclamation.
The motion was seconded and was carried.
The President thereupon announced that
Hon. John G. Nichols had been nominated
as the candidate for Representative from
the First Congressional District of Georgia.
Mr.. VIM. Clifton moved that committee
of five be appointed to notify Col. Nichols
Of his nomination.
The President appointed as the commit
tee Messrs. VIM. Clifton, of Chatham; G. A.
Smith, of Clinch; John G. Dell, Of Scriven;
Randolph Ridgely, Of Burke, and Jacob E..
Dart, of Glynn.
Mr.. Russell, Of Chatham, offered the fol-
lowing, which was seconded by Mr.. I. W.
Lamb, of Glynn, and unanimously adopted
by rising vote:
ResOlaed, That this convention cordially
indorse the nominations OF the Hon. Alex
ander H. Stephens for Governor and the
Hon. Thomas Hardeman for Congressman
at-lsrge, and all the other State officers;
that we pledge our best efforts to secure
their election.
Col. j. L Sweat, Chairman Of the com
mittee appointed to shape resolution ex-
pressive Of thesentiment of the convention
for Colonel George r. Black, submitted the
following, which were unanimously adopted
by a rising vote:
RESOLVED, by the delegates Of the First Congress
SiOnGl District COnUe7lttO9, in session at SGUd1G
nah, repreSenting the Democracy Of the district,
That we hereby express our hearty approval
Of the course Of the Hon. George r. Black
as Representative in Congress of the United
States, and our full confidence In him, and
we tender him our sincere sympathy in the
affection that has befallen him.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of this con-
yentiou be requested to forward to our dis
tinguished friend and fellow citizen, Hon.
George R. Black, a copy Of this resolution.
Mr.. Jacob e. Dart, Of Glynn, moved that
a resolution of thanks be rendered Colonel
Josiah L. Warren by this convention for his
manly, patrio ic and noble letter, which he
could say in his place would make him
many friends, and which might do him good
hereafter.
The motion was adopted unanimously by
a rising vote.
Major A. B. Smith, of Chatham, offered
the following, which were unanimously
adopted
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this conven-
tion is hereby rendered to the Hon. William
A. Wilkins, President of this convention,
for the impartial and able manner with
which he has discharged the duties OF the
position.
ReSolaed further, That the thanks of this
convention IS hereby rendered the Secreta-
ries Of the convention for the faithful and
efficient manner with which they have dis
charged the duties of their positions.
BY Major Paxton, Of Burke
WHEREAS, The State of Georgia has re-
Gently been called upon to mourn the death
of its distinguished Senator, Hon. Benjamin
H. Hill, whose fame, while national In char
acter, yet is peculiarly endeared to the
South and his native Georgia. therefore, be
It
ResotOed, That this convention, by rising
vote, do testify the love and admiration of
the people of this district for Ben. Hill in
reavement for Ben. Hill In DEATH
Mr.. RUSSELL of Chatham, made brief
address to the convention, referring TO his
advocacy of Colonel Warren, but asserting
that fealty to the Democratic party was
above personal friendship, and pledging his
support to the nominee Of the convention.
He would vote for him and work for him,
and Chatham would be found doing her
duty nobly, as she had done in the past.
Mr.. Dart, of Glynn-We will cross the
Altamaha with $500 majority for the can
didate. Applause.
Captain Hughes moved that the Presi-
dent Of the convention be requested to an
nounee the Congressional Executive
Committee, which motion was seconded and
carried.
Major Wilkins thereupon read out the
names of the committee as follows:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Emanuel-Dr E. w. Lane.
Bryan-A. G. Smith.
Camden-David BailY.
Bulloch-Thomas H. Potter.
Tattnall-Sheldon P. Smith.
Clinch-C. A Smith.
Liberty-Em. Hughes.
Echols-J. P. Prescott.