Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-10
THE STATE CAPITAL.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Hon. Samuel Hall Judge SPeer's Success
sor on the Supreme Bench-SeveraI
Circuit Judges and Solicitors General
Chosen.

ATLANTA, November 9.-In the House
this morning Mr.. Key, of Jasper, offered 6
resolution for standing committee on tenn
peranee, composed of two from each Con-
gressional district. Mr.. Pringle, of Wash
ington, moved to amend the resolution Sc
as to have three from each district.
The Senate transacted no business. In
the joint session to choose a successor to
Judge A. M. speer on the Supreme bench
Senator George nominated Judge speer,
and Mr.. Sweat, Of Clinch, seconded the
nomination.
Mr.. Tut nominated Judge E. H. Pottle,
and Mr.. Jordan, Of Hancock, seconded the
nomination.
Senator Jones nominated Mr.. Moore, and
Mr.. Fite, of Barlow, seconded the nomina-
tion.
Senator Esks nominated Hon. R n. Les
ter, and Mr.. Ray, of Coweta, seconded the
nomination.
Mr.. Bartlett, of Blbb, nominated Hon.
Samuel Hall, and Mr.. Dupree, of Macon,
seconded the nomina alton.
The galleries and Hobbies were packed,
and intense interest was manifested in the
result OF the election.
The first ballot stood: Hall 90. Speer so.
Lester 80, Pottle 35, Moore II.
The second ballot stood: Hall SO, ,Speer 54.
Lester 33, Pottle 81, Moore I6
The third ballot stood: Hall "A, Speer 81,
Lester 38, Pottle 30, Moore IL.
The fourth ballot stood: Hall 76, SDeer 81,
Lester 3S, POttle 30, Moore II.
The fifth ballot stood: Hall 79, Speer so,
Lester 38, Pottle "a, Moore 10.
Judge Pottle's name was withdrawn.
The sixth ballot stood: Hall 103, Speer
AZ, Lester 40, Moore IS.
Changes began before the result was an
nouneed, and the final ballot stood: Hall
49, Speer Al, Lester 80, Moore II. [Grest
applause.
Adjourned to three o'clock.
1t is remarkable coincidence that Con-
gresham Emory Speer was defeated for re-
election on Tuesday, Professor E w. Speer,
his father, OF the State University, ON Wed
nesday, and Justice A: NJ. Speer, his uncle,
to-day.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the House, Mr.. James, of Douglass,
came in on crutches and took the oath.
Mr.. Foy, Of Effingham, resumed his seat.
The judiciary Committee reported in
favor OF the election of Judge for the
Northeastern circuit to serve for four years
Mr.. Gary, of Richmond, presented a mi
notify report against an election signed by
five members.
JOINT SESSION.
The First circuit drawn was the Southern.
Mr.. Patton, of Thomas, named Judge A. h.
Hansell for reelection. There was no op-
position.
For the Augusta circuit the vote stood:
H c. Roney, OF McDufie, $50; NJ. P. Car
roll, OF Richmond, 21; T. snewmake, of
Richmond, "a. Prolonged applause
For Solicitor General Of the Oconee cir
cult, q. G. Smith, of Telfair, had no oppo-
sition for the vacancy or the full term.
For the Rome circuit Joel Branham was
reelected for the vacancy and the full term,
there being no opposition.
The election will be resumed tomorrow
morning.
Hon. A. D. Gambler. who defeated Emory
Speer, is in Atlanta, aud is the hero of the
hour.
Governor Colquitt was to-day presented
with several mementoes bv members OF the
Executive Department. The presentation
speech was made by Colonel |. w. Avery,
TO which Governor Colquitt replied quite
feelingly. Senator Brown and Governor
Stephens were present.
Hon. Pope Barrow addressed a crowded
and enthusiastic audience at the Represen-
tatives' Hall tonight, being introduced by
Senator DuBignon as the choice of the
Young Democracy to fill the unexpired
term of Senator Hill. After paying an elo-
quent tribute to the late Senator, whose
place is to be filed, Mr.. Barrow proceeded
to show the importance of filling It wisely,
even If his candidacy should be set aside at
the pleasure Of the Legislature.