Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-09

An unnecessary length Of time was con.
sumed in perfecting the organization Of the
body, much more than was needfuL There are
always many in every deliberative body who
believe In much talking, and this was no ex-
ception to the general rule Then, too, la
spite OF the numerous books that have been
written upon the subject, there are invariably
those to be found, who introduce new rules
and systems, and defend their ideas in dull
speeches.
But finally all the preliminaries were settled
and the serious work commenced Colonel
Whitfield Walker, an old Democratic veteran.
arose and in few spirited remarks moved
that General Finley be nominated by accla-
nation. This created hearty round of ap
probation, which only subsided when the floor
was taken by DR.. Harris, Of Orange It was
known that this delegation was warmly and
heartily in favor OF distinguished son Of that
county, and much interest was felt as to its
attitude. When, however, DR.. Harris, in few
well chosen and eloquent sentences, cordially
seconde0 the nomination, the suspense of the
audience found relief in a ringing yell OF ap
plause and the convention, by a rising vote.
and with great enthusiasm, presented General
Finley as the Democratic candidate for Con
gress from the Second District Of Florida.
Coming from an .uncommonly intelligent as
sembly OF gentlemen, this is an honor Of which
any one may be proud, and the distinction has
been most worthily bestowed.
The spontaneous character of the movement
in favor of Gen. Finley, and its universally
and depth. prove how deeply the people Of this
district feel the outrage which was perpetra-
ted upon them in his election from Congress-
The action of the majority in the House has
aroused burning sense of Indignation that
will not be allayed, except by the reelection
of the victim of that gross injustice. He
should, and will be, returned to @ ngress by
such general uprising of the people as will
mark their stern and burning INDIGNATION of the
partisan conduct of the corrupt leaders Of the
Republican party.
It is pleasant to know that Gen Finley g
nomination has been acceptable to a very large
proportion of the white Republicans Of this
district, and that many of them have already
pronounced in his favor. still stronger sup
port will come from this source, should Col
Bisbee be his opponent. For this reason am
particularly anxious that the lengthy Colonel
snail again be his competitor, and am some
what nervous over the prospect Of his defeat
BEFORE the convention. l firmly believe that
we car b3et Col Bisbee more easily arSi -tzitb
less trouble tran any man in his Sartv
There is reason &C. belieye that in this county.
which contains five hundred white RepubIi-
cans, should the contest again be between
Finley and Bisbee. that the former candidate
will rece We one half of the votes of that ele-
ment of the population What is true here
will also hold good In every portion Of the dis
trict, where this cass is to be found. They are
heartily tired OF Boss Bisbee, of his iBsolence
of power, his utter selhshness, and of his bi
terness and unforgiving spirit If he Is re-
nominated it will be by his negro henchmen,
for he has no followers among the whites
with the exception Of the oficeholders There
is an earnest desire, hardly concealed, to
shelve him indefinitely. He banked heavily
upon his influence with the negroes when he
sent his protege Livingston to West Point and
the knowledge that he must lean upon them
for support was doubtless the cause of his ac-
tion on that occasion. , he chances are still in
his favor, but he will encounter strong ami de-
termined opposition in the convention.
The pl 4tform adopled last week declared in
favor of a free ballot and fair count 1t con
graduates the party upon the progress and
prosperity OF the State under Democratic ad-
ministration, ana indorses the management
chat has enhanced the credit of the STAGE and
in the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Internal In
provemeDt Fund that has resulted in the
wonderful impetus given to public works, and
to the encouraging increase Of the population.
The Republican party Is arraigned Tor their
disregard of the rights of the people of this
district in the fraudulent expulsion Of General
Finley from seat to which he was lawfully
elec ed, and for the additional wrong Of
placing in his tead Colonel Bisbee, who was
not elected, and whose very citizenship in this
State is gravely doubted.
The following rules Of political action were
adopted:
l. Fidelity to the Constitution and its amend
ments
, Retrenchment and economy in the admin.
istration of government.
5. Lessening the burdens OF labor by reduc
ton of taxes and Offices
Revision of the tarlf and amendment Of
the navigation laws
Federal interference with local government.
3. Exposure and punishment Of corruption
in officials.
T. Equal rights, justice to all, without dis
tinction of race or sectional residence, and a
hearty and cordial welcome to immigrants
from all sections.
We insist upon an equitable distribution of
the public fund, in the improvement of the
coast, rivers and harbors of the South, and
mention. as especially entitled to consideration
the st, Johns river, the Sawanee river, Cum
berl nd sound and st Augustine bar, and de-
nounce the practice Of the Republican party in
using these appropriations for political pur.
poses.
Resolved, That we cordially invite all con-
servative citizens. without distinction of party
to cooperate with us In the future, and espe-
cially In the present Congressional campaign
as many have done in the past, in eleciing our
nominee, and securing continued peace and
prosperity to our people, and preserving the
kindly relations that 30 happily exist among
The entire proceedings of the convention
were harmonious. and the body adjourned
with the utmost good feeling, and with the
promise and prospect OF glorious triumph
IN November. A wise and judicious selection
was made in the appointment OF an Executive
Committee. whose past experience and bust
ness qualifications ht them admirably for their
important duties
The convention was in session about four
hours, and after adjournment large number
of the delegates and citizens took a trip to
Maypor where they had an opportunity = of
inspecting the jetty improvements and enjoy
ing refreshing bath in the surf. A fsh ch W.
der had been prepared, TO which all did ample
justice band OF music accompanied the ex-
cursiOn. and the affair was greatly enioyed.
/ learned from gentlemen from all portions
OF the district that crops generally were excel
lent, and, as rule, great cheerfulness was ex
pressed In EieE OF the almost certain assur-
ance of bountiful harve.ta
The execution here last week was devoid of
any inc dent OF q sensational character and
there we're no features connected with the
murder, trial or the scene at the gallows of anV
special interest The murder itself grew out
whisky and previous feud, and the muroerer
has eaten heartily and slept sQundIy since his
conviction. Like GUiteaU, he enjoyed life 10
the last moment, and was ANNOYED bv yerv few
visible qualms OF conscience In common with
al OF his race under similar circum stances
this negro expressed his conviction that he was
about to step from the scaffold into Paradise
hung in this portion Of the State for eome
years past have been attended bv Catholic
priests, and have professed their faith in the
doctrines OF that church. Glergymen of their
oWo color have either neglected their snirifn a.
welfare, or have failed in their mlnistsr riai of.
Aces. '-o' Vi
A Tallahassee man received an order re.
Gently from a Northern tobacconist for one
hunored pounds Of well cured fl9 leaves These
will hnd their way back TO our capitol ava1fn.
allg ~ the shape OF wrappers TO choice I'M
ported havana cigars. It NAV be also that
some OF the New York milliners are disposed
10 introduce the costume worn bv our anceg-
tors In the Garden OF Eden,
lhe hberality of Mr. Fansler, of Atlanta ia
SHOWN In the offer OF special premiums valued
at over two thousand dollars, for Competition
at the next State Fair. These premiums RANCE
from $500 in gold TO plated ware Of the vaISe
OF 30. and embrace variety of productions as
well as skill in the housewife department.
THESE handsome ohers will beget a general
rivalry, and viii largely increase the interest
and attendance at the exhibition
GOOD reports come from the dredging opera
lions. on the Caloosahatchie and on Lake
Tahopekalga. Il is to be hoped that the long
imprisoned waters OF Lake Okeechobee viii
soon be On their way to the Gulf and Atlantic
dFedge boat for the Coast Line canal 10
connect the waters Of the Matanzas, Halifax
and Indian rivers, is now on the stocks at ~
Augustine. 1t is thought that the work viii be
completed in November, in time to move the
crops OF the Indian river country,
The Waycross COMPANY are ynakir,,
arrangements Tor the construction OF a canaci.
GUS new depot, and elegant rooms for pssssn.
gers, Th~y never do anything by halves and
all OF their buildings here are SonsfortahIs
convenient. as well ae highly Ornamental Tba
new improvements will be provided vSith rvs,.s 80
aug gas. apd Will connect directlv uith 49,
line of street cara 'NS'1S "isn tne
reoo.ass oonse aoyessc Wind has blown In unos n,
hii... -.ouos q the insect known as the
---.su mosquito. Very fortunately, they havs
no ko0ging apparatus and are annoying mere