Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-13
THE STATE CAPITAL.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Judicial Elections COntinued-Fire-An An
Old Firm Gone Under-The senatorship
Candidates on Their Mettle
COlquitt's Friends Confident.

ATLANTA, November 11.-In the House. a
message was received from the Governor
covering two communications. Several
leaves Of absence were granted.
P. NJ. Russell, Sr., was on the floor OF the
House this morning.
In the Senate, a number Of communica-
tions were received from the Governor.
The Judiciary Committee reported in IA
vor Of an election in the Northeastern Cir
cult. A minority report dissenting was
also submitted.
In Joint session, for Judge Of the Western
Circuit, N. L. Hutchins was elected without
opposition.
For the Brunswick Circuit, Hon. NIL.
Mershon was re elected without opposition.
For the Ocmulgee Circuit, Hon. Thomas
u. Lawson was reelected without opposi-
ton.
For the Middle Circuit. Senator Polbiu
nominated and Senator Oliver seconded Hon,
K. W. Carswell for reelection. Mr.. Pringle,
OF Washington, nominated and Senator
DuBlgnon seconded Mr.. John N. Gilmore.
The ballot stood: Carswell ia, Gilmore rs.
For the Patauls Circuit Senator MeIdrim
nominated and Mr.. Delacy of Dodge, sec
onded John T. Clarke. Mr.. Crittenden, of
Randolph, nominated Hon. Arthur
Hood for reelection. Senator
Parks nominated L. G. Hoyt, of Terrell.
The ballot stood: Clarke 10Y; Hood "a: Hovt
20. Changes were made and the final re
suit stood: Clarke 113; Hood so; Hoyt 81.
The Northeastern Circuit remains to be
acted upon under the reports of the judi
cisry Committee.
Senator Parks. of the Eleventh district,
introduced bill amending the constitution
as to local and special bills.
A communication was received from the
Governor conveying an invitation to the
State to make an exhibit next Vesr at the
Manufacturers and Mechanics Institute
Fair in Boston, Mass.
The Senate confirmed T. D. Oliver as
County Solicitor of Burke, and the follow
ing County Judges: G. A Smith of Clinch,
Wilson of Ware.
Hon. j. @. @. Blacks friends held large
" attended caucus in the Senate chamber
after adjournment. Mr.. Hips friends will
meet this afternoon. The opponents Of
Governor Colquitt and Hon. Pope Barrow
are hard at work.
ATLANTA, November IA fire this morn
ing DESTROYED the store and house corner of
Wheat and Butler streets.
j. M. Hersey & Co., an old and well
known wholesale firm, have failed.
Ford's Opera Troupe will give a matinee
Monday afternoon, thereby affording Gov
Colquitt an opportunity to speak at De-
Gives Opera House at night. Attorney
General Anderson holds forth at Represen-
tstives' Hall.
Governor Colquitt will reply to Hon. j
G. G. Black, and Attorney General Anderson
will speak in behalf of himself.
Mr.. Black wisely refrsined from naming
the "bosses" in his speech, yet Senator
Brown Is out in a scathing reply In the Con-
Stdt''tton to-day, which more than repairs
the damage done to Governor Colquitl's
candidacy by the famous Black speech and
demonstration.
1t Is apparent to night that the opponents
of Governor Colquitt cannot be rallied
around any one candidate with assurance of
success. The Governors friends are firm
and confident.