Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
COLQUlTT AND BARROW
IN THE LEAD FOR THE SFNA-
T0RSHIPS.
One Ballot for Each Vacancy. But no
Choice as Yet-Yesterday in the Legis-
lature.

One Ballot for Each Vacancy. Rut no
Choice as Yet-Yesterday in the Legis-
lature.
ATLANTA, GA, November 14.-Lieutenant
Colonel VIM. S. Basinger has rendered his
resignation IS commander of the Savannah
Volunteer Guards Battalion.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. Osborne, of Franklin, appeared, and
was sworn in.
Mr.. McRae, OF Montgomery, was added
to the Committee.on the Blind Asylum.
Mr.. Russell, Of Clarke, advocated his
resolution for a special committee on dis
trict roads, as a necessity for wise and
prompt legislation for the amendment of
the road laws.
fhe motion to lay the subject on the
table was lost, and the resolution adopted.
The bill to amend section 2O46 Of the new
Code was lost on an adverse report.
The committee reported against the bill
IN regard to failure Of consideration for
fertilizer notes.
Mr.. Ray, Of Coweta, the author, adyo-
Gated the bill, and Mr.. Peck, of Rockdsle,
Chairman, opposed it. But the House
passed 1t TO third reading by 107 yeas to
5S nays.
The Finance Committee reported against
the bill allowing disabled soldiers to D sddle
sewing machines without license. Mr.. Wat
son, OF McDuffie, the author OF the bill,
advocated it earnestly, aud Mr. Harris. of
Bihb, for the committee, replied to his ar
guments. The bill was reeommitted for
amendment.
The bill exempting two hundred dollars
worth OF household furniture from taxation
was lost by an adverse report of the COM
! mittee. Also, the bill to allow jury verdicts
to be received on Sunday. Also, the bill
eXempting Road Commissioners from Jury
duty.
The resolution by Mr.. Pringle, OF Wash
ington, for a special temperance committee
OF eighteen, was adopted.
Mr.. Crenshaw, of Troup, introduced a
bill providing for the encouragement of fish
propagation In the rivers OF Georgia.
Mr.. Patten, of Thomas, introduced bill
allowing defendants convicted of misde-
meanor in County Courts to appeal to the
Superior Courts.
By Mr.. Hawkes., of Sumter-A bill amend
ing the charter Of Americus.
By Mr.. DrewTy, Of Spalding-A bill estab-
fishing an inebrlate asylum.
By Mr.. Crittenden, Of Randolph-A bill
providing for only one grand jury in that
county.
By Mr.. Humber, of Putnam-A bill pro-
vLdtng for local option throughout Georgia.
By Mr.. Jenkins, of Putnam-A bill en-
lsrging the jurisdiction OF County Courts.
SENATORIAL ELECTION.
Mr.. Crenshaw, of Troup, nominated B. Fl.
Hill, Jr., and Mr.. Humber, Of Putnam,
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. FalligaDt, of Chatham, nominated
Pope Barrow, and Mr.. Mcbride, of Harris,
seconded the nomination.
The result OF the ballot stood: Hill, 81
Barrow, 70.
For the long term, Mr. Rankin, of Cor
dor, nominated A. H Colquitt, which was
seconded by MIR. Russell, OF Decatur.
Mr.. DuPree, Of Macon, nominated Judge
jackson, which was seconded by Mr.. Rus
sell, OF Clarke.
Mr.. Harris, OF Blbb, nominated Clifford
Anderson, which Was seconded by Mr..
RountTee, Of Brooks.
Mr.. Gary, Of Richmond, nominated J. c.
Q. Black, seconded by Mr.. Watson, OF Nc
DllIis
Mr.. Wilder, of Decatur, nominated Gen.
JAS. Longstreet, seconded by Mr.. Wimber-
ly, Of Burke.
The result of the ballot stood: Colouitt
81 jackson 80. Black 29, Anderson IS, Long
street 3.
There was an immense crowd in the
galleries and the lobbies and intense excite
ment.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
The Senate discussed but did not finish
the Northeastern Circuit election case.
SENATORIAL ELECTION.
Mr.. Eakee, for the short term, nominated
8. Il. Hill, Jr., and Mr.. Baker seconded the
nomination.
Mr. DuBjgnOn nominated Pope Barrow,
SUD Mr.. Livingston seconded the nomina-
tion. The ballot stood-Barrow 29, Hill
II
Mr.. Meldrim was excused from voting on
account Of personal friendship for the
candidates.
For the long term Mr.. Lamar nominated
Judge James Jackson, and Mr.. DeWolfe
seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Guslin nominated Clifford Anderson,
and bir. Guyton Seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Eakes nominated A. H. Colquitt, and
Mr.. McAiee seconded the nomination.
Mr.. POlhill nominated J. c. G. Black, and
Mr.. o liver seconded the nomination.
The ballot stood: Coquitt 20, jackson IL,
Anderson Z, Black 5.
The galleries and Hobbies were packed and
there was great excitement.
Mr.. Mcintosh, Of Dcugherty, in the
House, explained his vote for COlquitt as
not personal, but in obedience to his con.
stituents' wishes.
In the Senatorial election to-day for the
long term, Senator Meldrim voted for Judge
Jackson, and Messrs. Owens and Faligant
for Mr.. j. g. q. Black. Mr.. McDOnough
was not present. For the short term, Mr..
Meldrim did not vote, and Messrs. Owens
and Falligant voted for Mr.. Pope Barrow.
Mr.. MeDonough was not present
In the House Messrs Camp of Campbell,
McDonOugh of Chatham, ana Murray of
Schley, were absent, and Messrs. Perkins Of
Burke, Cannon of Z tbuO, and Davis OF Hab-
ersham, did not vote for the long term can
didates. Ali the other votes, both in the
Senate and House, were cast.
Intense excitement followed the adjourn
ment, and the telegraph office swarmed
with people TO telegraph the result. There
is present a strong lobby for all the candi-
dates from every part OF the State, and the
friends Of Messrs. Hill and Colquitt
sTe working like beavers. Mr..
Barrow will certainly be elected
unless some of his supporters fail him to-
morrow on joint ballot, Governor Colquitt
may 90 in on the first ballot, but IL not he
is sure to win on the second. Large Gums
of money were lost to- day on his failure to
be elected without joint ballot. Messrs.
Davis, Cannon ana Perkins are reported as
ready to vote for him tomorrow.
Messrs. Camp, of Campbell, and Murray,
OF Schley, are at home sick. Mr.. Singleton
is deceased, and this makes the highest vote
in the House tomorrow 172. If Mr.. Nc
D1nOugh returns, as he expects to, Mr..
Meldrim will not vote for either Mr.. Barrow
or Mr.. Hal, but will vote In the long
term contest, thus giving in that contest the
full vote Of the Senate.
Governor Stephens has pardoned Griggs
and L0vett, of Hancock county, who were
convicted on circumstantial evidence of the
murder of RoZ'er some few years ago. He
has also commuted the sentence Of John G.
Bell, Of Lumpkin county, from hanging to
imprisonment for life.
f. Dwyer Gray's Case.