Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-06
OUR ATLANTA LETTER.
A HsstV letter in The Midst OF Po-
lSIcsI Confusion - Local News -
Legislative PersOnal GOssIp-mili-
tary Paragraphs - FIaal Para
graphs.

ATL4STA. November 4-Our threatened rain
did not come, 50 that the General Assembly
opened its session with fair weather and
a big crowd Of spectators, including many
ladies'.
The capital building, newly painted, decor
ated and carpeted. looked like bride in her
beauty, and won thousand compliments from
old legislators, who gladly welcome the inn
provement.
Taken as a whole, the present General As
sembly is a rather good looking body. There
are fewer scrubs" than usual, and the corps
of experienced or efficient members is large.
We ought to expect good legislation.
Atlanta is becoming headquarters for bur-
glars and pickpockets and sneak thieves. who
have probably 1oated South for a more genial
winter climate.
No movement has yet been made here to
raise funds for the relief of the stricken yellow
fever sufferers in Pensacola. The Southern
Express Company, with its usual generosity,
has contributed a liberal amount.
The Inauguration ban mas been postocned to
"Wednesday night, and should the General AS
Semby adjourn ever until Thursday, further
change in the time will be necessary, as great
many members will go home TO vote.
There is an effort on foot to change the name
OF Grnbb street to some fashionable appella-
ton. AS this street is filed with boarding
houses, no name could be more appropriate
The death of Mrs. Gen. Gartrell has been
closely followed by that OF her venerable
father, and Gen. Gartrell finds himself borne
down by double atfilction. In this dark hour,
however, he is comforted by sy mpathizng
words from all quarters. especial from his
recent political opponents.
LOCAL MATTERS
We have had our fire bell on the ring for
several days past, as the Mavor and Council
heve been testing the new fire alarm teIe-
graph, which is now ready for use.
The failure Of the new drug house of @. L.
RedWlne a. Co, is to be regretted, as Dr. X.
has proved public benefactor. The corner
of Broad street and Marietta, where his store
is located, was an eyesore to passers nv, and
he renovated and improved 1t In every espfc ct.
Judges: B. Hoyt having won his seat in the
Senate, the Board of County Commissioners
have elected Colonel George W Adair to sue
ceed the Judge. The election Of Colonel Rich
ard Peters and Colonel Adair adds greatly to
the efficiency of the board.
The Disciples Church Convention for Geor-
g1a, now in session, is largely attended
and many able preachers are here. Elder Isaac
Erret, or the Cincinna ati ChyisttGn STANDARD.
Is the most prominent figure. The reports
show progress in all parts of the State
LEGISLATIVE PERSONAL GOSSIP.
The two colored members-Johnson of Lee,
and Wilson, Of Mcintosh occupy front seats
near the Speakers desk, one of which was oc-
cupied by Wilson. Of Camden, last year.
DR.. E. A. Perkins, of Burke, is about the
heaviest member of the House, as well as one
of the most experienced and valuable of our
faithful legislators. He has served four con-
secutive terms. and always with increased
honor.
There is large sprinkling of old members.
some OF whom were here last year, while
others served during previous sessions. This
element is sufficiently large to oil the machin-
erv Ct the House and make it run smoothly
The Senate has taken several members from
the House, including Messrs. Lamar, Polhill
and Dubignon, but in return gives us Senator
Barksdale, Of Lincoln, who will prove a most
valuable member Of the House.
No county is represented by a finer looking
or more active and intelligent delegation than
Chatham. Captain Falligant's maiden speech,
in tribute to Mr. Rankin, of Gordon, was
a perfect gem in its composition and de-
livery, and called forth general applause.
Treasurer Speer, In his report, estimates a
forty days session at $42,6i3 He will find,
however, that it will require at least $75 0O0 to
pay off the present General Assembly.
The first move In the interest of economy
was the defeat of a res Olution to give the
pages OF the House two dollars per day. They
will have fifty cents less than that figure
which is quite enough for fhe labor performed
Ex-Representative FarnelI, of Decatur is in
attendance as locker on but declines to con-
test the seat Of Hon. j. A. Wilder, his success
full opponent for the present House. The con-
test was close and somewhat doubtful. but Mr.
Fsrnells action gives the seat to Mr.. Wilder
President Boynton owes his reelection to bis
general popularity as a gentleman of high
character and his eminent fitness as a pre-
siding officer He dignihes the position in all
respects