Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-13
THE SESQUECENTENNIAL.
THE PROPOSED CELEBRATION
OF THE ANNIVERSARY.

OF THE ANNIVERSARY.
Some Interesting Incidents In Con-
| nectiOn with Ghe Centennial Ami
versaFy.
There seems to be no doubt now that the
| approaching sesqui- centennial anniversary OF
the settlement of Savannah by Oglethorpe
will be celebrated in q BETTING manner.
The initial move made by the Georgia His
torical Society has been seconded by the
city authorities, and some definite acton
will be very shortly taken. AS q matter OF
considerable interest in this connection, 1t
may be stated that the hundredth anniver-
sarY of this event was commemorated
in grand style, the programme
and arrangements being prepared
| by the military of Savannah.
The Georgian at that time, edited by the
late W. H. Bulloch, Esq, and DIR. R. D.
Arnold, warmly advocated the celebration,
and, after some trouble and delay, final
and successful action was taken by the
military as stated, and the demonstration
took place on the 18th February, 1882. The
editorial, supposed to have been written by
DR.. Arnold, is unique and char
acteristic. Through the courtesy Of
Mr.. William Harden, the clever Librarian
of the Georgia Historical Society, we are
enabled to present to our readers some ex-
tracts from the Georgian and Evening Ledger
of that date. which form a synoptical history
of the preliminaries of the celebration of a
very interesting character. They are as
follows:
From the Republican and SavnnnGh EveRinQ
Ledger, Saturday, February 8, 1910.
At meeting OF number of the citizens
of Savannah, at the Exchange, in the said
CITY. on Friday, the LIST day of February,
1910, the anniversary Of the landing of the
first settlers of the COLONY Of Georgia, at this
glace, under Gen. James OglethOrpe, the said
meeting having been convened for the pur.
pose of establishing an association COM
memorative Of that event, Colonel Joseph
Habersham was called to the chair, and John
NJ. Berrien appointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were passed:
RESOLVED, That we form ourselves into a
society, to be denominated the Oglethorpe
Association.
Grimes be committee to draw up rules and
regulations for the government Of this asso-
citation.
ResOlUed, That notice be given in the
| newspapers of this city of the object of this
meeting, and also of the evening appointed
| to receive the report of the Committee of
Rules and Regulations.
Resolved, That this association will con-
vene at this place, at O'Clock, on the even
fOp of no I'M n F6Pnfua nj
| the committee appointed to draft rules and
regulations for the government OF the same.
The society then adjourned until O'Clock
of the evening of the 9TH inst.
JOHN MACPHERsON BERRIEN,
Secretary.
SdUaendh, 1St February, 1910.
From same paper Thursday, February 8, 1910.
oGLETHoRPE ASSOCIATION.
At meeting Of the Oglethorpe Associa-
ton, held at the Exchange in the city Of
Savannah, on Wednesday, the 7th day of
February, 1910, pursuant to adjournment,
Colonel Joseph Habersham In the chair, DR..
Grimes, from the Committee OF Rules and
Regulations, reported collection OF rules
aud regulations for the formation and gov
eminent of the association.
On motion OF Mr.. Harris, seconded by DIR.
Grimes,
ResolUed, That the consideration of the
report OF the Committee Of Rules and Regu-
lations be postponed until o'clock Of the
evening of Mopday, the 18th inst, at which
time persons wishing to join this association
are invited to attend at the Exchange, when
and where the said rules and regulations
will be discussed, and the election of the of
icers CT this association take place, and that
the Secretary give notice OF the same In the
public papers Of the city by publishing this
resolution.
The association then adjourned until
o'clock p. M, on Monday, the 18th inst.
JOHN MACPHERSON BERRIEN,
Secretary.
From same paper, Tuesday, February 10, 1910.
At meeting of the Oglethorpe Society,
held at the Exchange last evening, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were duly elected officers
for the ensuing year, after the adoption of
rules and regulations for the government Of
the institutions:
Joseph Habersham, ST., President.
William Stephens, Vice President.
John Bolton, Treasurer.
Thomas Mendenhall, Secretary.
John Grimes was chosen orator for the
frat Tuesday in May next, and John NJ.
Berrien orator at the anniversary meeting in
February next.
From the Georgian, Saturday, Dec. 80, 1882,
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE SETTLE
MENT OF GEORGIA.
A meeting OF the citizens of Savannah
favorable to celebrating the first landing of
General Oglethorpe in Georgia, is requested
at the Exchange at o'clock on Monday
evening, December 31st, to make the neces-
sarY arrangements for that purpose.
From same paper, Tuesday, January l, 1888
At numerous and respectable meeting of
the citizens of Savannah, held at the Ex-
change last evening, for the purpose Of
making arrangements for the centennial
celebration Of the landing OF Oglethorpe in
Georgia,
George Jones, ESQ.,, was called to the
Chair, and Richard W. Habersham appoint
ed Secretary.
On motion of Judge Nicoll, seconded by
Mr.. Robert Habersham. 1t was
Resolved, That a committee to consist of
thirteen be selected to make the necessary
arrangements for the celebration Of the
day.
On motion of COL Williams, seconded by
VIM. H. Bulloch, Esq,
Resolved, That the day be celebrated by
ah grafton, civic and military procession,
and by ball, and In such other mode as
the committee may determine.
On motion of DR.. Daniel, seconded by NJ.
H. McAllister, Esq,
Resolved, That the committee be author
ICED to invite such distinguished persons
proper, to unite in the procession and fes-
tivities Of the day.
On motion of Colonel Williams, seconded
by Judge Aicoll,
RssoI0ed, That the Chairman be author
lied to appoint the committee after the ad-
iournment of the meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Robert Habcrsham,
seconded by Judge Nicoll,
ReSolsed, That the Chairman be one Of the
committee.
On motion of VIM. a. Bulloch, ESQ
ResOI0ed, That the thanks of the meeting
be rendered TO the Chairman and Secretary.
On motion of DIR. Arnold.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings o. this
meeting be published in the gazettes Of this
city.
GEORGE JONES, Chairman.
RICHARD W. HABERsHAM, Secretary.
From same paper, Thursday, JanuGr y 3, 1885,
Committee to make the necessary ar
rangements for the centennial celebration
of the landing OF Oglethorpe In Georgia:
The Chairman-Judge Nicon,
The Secretary-Jos. W. jackson, Esq.,,
VIM H Bulloch, Esq,
DR.. VIM. Parker,
VIM. T. Williams, Esq,
James Marshall, Esq,
j. NJ. Berrien, Esq,
John Fl. Morel, Esq,
DR.. VIM. r. Warine,
M. H. McAllster, ESQ.,,
DR.. VIM G. Daniel.
A meeting of the committee is requested |
tomorrow at II O'Clock NJ, at the Elk |
change.
From same paper, Saturday. January 5, 1888.
From a misspprehension of the original, a |
mistake was made IN the announcement of /
tha Committee of Arrangements for the |