Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-07

cannot promise YOU that Burke Will give q
majority for the nominee Of this convention,
but will say that Burke pledges. herself that
the large Republican majority will be greatly,
greatly reduced. We need work now, earn
est work for the cause. Never were the
dangers which threaten Democracy In the
South greater than now. With Speerism in
the Seventh district and Twiggtsm in the
Eighth district it can readily be seen that
there is work before us. Let the old First
district show to the Democracy OF the
State what work can do, and
carry forward triumphantly the nominee
Of the convention. You can count on Burke
for work, and when you want the 'sinews
of war" you will find her hand open and
generous. Loud applause. Again thank
ing you, gentlemen, for the honor you have
conferred upon me, now pronounce this
convention ready for business.
DR.. Norton on retiring as temporary Chair
man, returned his thanks to the convention
for the courtesy with which he had been
treated, and Congratulated the body upon
the rapid dispatch OF business.
NOMINATIONS IN ORDER.
Mr.. Russell moved that the convention
proceed to nominations, which was
seconded and carried.
There was a wonderful reluctance mani
tested by the delegates to bringing out
their fsvorites, and some five minutes or
more elapsed without anything occurring.
The delegates contented themselves with
indulging in social conversation.
Capt Hughes remarked that the con-
vention seemed in such good humor, and
were so slow In bringing out regular candi-
dates, that some Independents might come
to the front.
Judge Palmer, OF Burke, moved that the
Secretary call the roll of counties, and as
each county was called that the delegates
state whether they desire to make nomi-
tions.
Mr.. Russell objected to this as being con-
trary to precedent and was not in order,
and was about to explain his objections
when Judge Palmer said that TO "save
time" he would withdraw his motion.
Major A. B. Smith, of Chatham, could
not understand this apathy on the part of
the delegates. 1t was certain
that some one had been Sc
lected In the different dele
cations to present their choice for the
nomination, and he was surprised that they
should delay about 1t. The convention was
wasting time, and he hoped that the dele
gates who had nominations to make would
do so at once In order that they might get
to work.
COL. WARREN FIRST IN THE FIELD
Mr.. VIM. Clifton, of Chatham, arose and
stated that under a resolution adopted by
the Democracy of Chatham county, Hon.
Josiah L. Warren was declared to be the
first choice of the county for this nomina-
tion. AS a. member of the delega-
tion 10 this convention it was his
privilege and his duty to present the Hon.
j. L. Warren as a candidate for Congress.
1t was not his purpose, however, to dispar-
age the other gentlemen who may be men
toned in this connection, but he thought
that Chatham should have the choice. The
southern portion of the district had the
choice in the Hon. John 9. Nicholson the
northern portion in Hon. George r. Black,
and both had received the hearty support OF
Chatham. 1t was proper now that her
wishes should be regarded. No
matter, however, who may be Sc
lected by this convention, the Democracy
of Chatham will roll up her usual majority
to his support. In the past Chatham has
always been true to the nominee OF the
party, and would do her duty in the future.
In presenting the name of Col. Warren, he
did 1t not In spirit of arrogance. The nOmi-
nee possesses tact, ability, energy, and is too
well known throughout Georgia to need any
eulogy. He is the worthy son of an illustri-
GUS sire, and would do honor to any position.
For half century the name OF Warren has
been emblaZoned in the history of this
State. In the last convention called to form
the constitution of the Stare, there were
among the most ablest and efficient the father
and the son. In Col. Warren are blended
all the attributes of q statesmen and Con-
gresham. II nominated he will be elected,
and will look after every interest Of his
constituents; the agricultural interests will
not be neglected at his hands, and the
interests OF Brunswick and
Darien will be as zealOuslY watched over as
will be those of Savannah. Place the Dem
ocratic banner in his hands, entlemen of
the convention, and In November It will
be carried to overwhelming victory.